Contests & Giveaways | May 2023

Each month we feature free and fun book contests and giveaways. We hope you will enjoy the following opportunities as well as the author and book resources available via TeachingBooks.

Win a copy of Disagreement by Nani Brunini (Elementary)

Disagreement is a visual narrative of an argument that devolves out of control, culminating in a shouting match where the only effort being made is to be the loudest. The polarization of opinions and lack of effort to compromise or reach common ground, inspired by recent political events across the globe, consumes those involved. They eventually escape the chaos through creativity and humanism, which ultimately leads to the path of understanding. This book artfully illustrates the toll of conflict and the magic that can occur when one takes a step back from the noise.

Tapioca Stories is giving away copies of Disagreement as part of their Early Reviewers program. Visit the giveaway page to learn more.

Deadline: May 25, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Explore Nani Brunini’s website!

Win a copy of NO Is All I Know! by Chris Grabenstein and Leo Espinosa (Elementary)

Oliver McSnow only says NO. He says NO so much that his NO starts to grow. But then his cousin comes to visit. Jess loves the word YES! And soon Oliver’s world opens up in a whole new way.

Random House Books for Young Readers is giving away 5 copies of NO Is All I Know! Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: May 30, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Listen to Leo Espinosa’s name pronunciation!

Win a copy of Evil Genius by Chris Grabenstein (Middle Grade)

From top-secret hideouts to New York City penthouse apartments to the Statue of Liberty in the middle of the night, get ready to go on a whirlwind, wild-ride adventure filled with supervillains and spies, puzzles and pirates, codes and drones, and much more in this newest installment in The Smartest Kid in the Universe series!

Random House Books for Young Readers is giving away 5 copies of Evil Genius. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: May 30, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Explore Chris Grabenstein’s website!

Win a free school visit with P. Djèlí Clark, author of Abeni’s Song (Middle Grade)

Abeni’s Song by award-winning author P. Djèlí Clark is the enchanting beginning of an epic West African and African Diaspora-inspired fantasy adventure for middle-grade readers about a reluctant apprentice to magic and the stolen villagers she sets out to save. 

Tor Publishing Group is accepting requests from schools to be a part of P. Djèlí Clark’s upcoming tour for Abeni’s Song! Visits will be scheduled for September – December 2023. Submit an inquiry for an author visit by email to saraciea.fennell@tor.com.

Deadline: May 31, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Engage with the educator guide to Abeni’s Song!

Win a copy of The Wishing Flower by AJ Irving and Kip Alizadeh (Elementary)

Birdie feels like an outsider at school, but all that changes when Sunny arrives! The Wishing Flower is a sweet story about longing and belonging, with a subtle LGBTQ+ aspect that will speak to the children who most need this representation.

Knopf Books for Young Readers is giving away 5 copies of The Wishing Flower. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: May 31, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Explore A.J. Irving’s website!

Win a copy of What About: Philosophy by Anne-Sophie Chilard, Jean-Claude Pettier, and Pascal Lemaître (Middle Grade/Young Adult)

The What About Q&A series features questions posed by real kids, this time on the topic of philosophy: Why do humans exist? What does it mean to be free? Quirky drawings by bestselling illustrator Pascal Lemaître engage readers and help them to think, learn, and want to find out more.

Twirl Books is giving away 5 copies of What About: Philosophy. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: May 31, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Explore Pascal Lemaître’s website!

Win a copy of Gravity: Mass, Energy, and the Force That Holds Things Together with Hands-On Science by Cindy Blobaum and Micah Rauch (Middle Grade)

What’s up? What’s down? What’s keeping you steady? In this book, scientists ages 8 to 12 explore the invisible but powerful force that is responsible for keeping the entire universe in place—including you! Hands-on STEM activities, entertaining illustrations, essential questions, text-to-world connections, fascinating sidebars, and links to online resources and videos in this book are as forceful as gravity itself!

Nomad Press is giving away 2 copies of Gravity: Mass, Energy, and the Force that Holds Things Together with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: May 31, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Engage with the classroom guide!

Win a copy of The Weight of Everything by Marcia Argueta Mickelson (Young Adult)

The Weight of Everything, a YA contemporary fiction by award-winning author Marcia Argueta Mickelson. When Sarah’s mom dies in an accident, Sarah must balance her new role as the family caretaker with her own needs: to grieve, to create art, and to open herself up to love.

Lerner Publishing Group will be giving away 5 copies of The Weight of Everything. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: May 31, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Engage with the discussion guide!

Win a copy of Men of the 65th: The Borinqueneers of the Korean War by Talia Aikens-Nuñez (Young Adult)

Nicknamed the Borinqueneers, the 65th Regiment was the envy of generals and the pride of Puerto Rico. How could a regiment known for honorable service in two world wars lay down their arms and refuse to fight in the Korean War?

Lerner Publishing Group is giving away 5 ARCs of Men of the 65th: The Borinqueneers of the Korean War. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: May 31, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Engage with the discussion guide!

Win a copy of The Brilliant Calculator: How Mathematician Edith Clarke Helped Electrify America by Jan Lower and Susan Reagan (Elementary)

Hidden Figures meets Rosie Revere, Engineer in this STEM/STEAM picture book about Edith Clarke, the innovator who solved an electrical mystery and built the first graphing calculator—from paper!

Astra Books for Young Readers is giving away 10 copies of The Brilliant Calculator! Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: May 31, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Engage with the discussion guide!

Win a copy of My Indigo World: A True Story of the Color Blue by Rosa Chang (Elementary)

This gorgeous celebration of the color blue and the indigo plant, by a Korean American debut artist and storyteller, powerfully connects art and the natural world.

With lavish mixed-media art including watercolor painting and hand-dyed textiles, debut author-illustrator Rosa Chang pays tribute to the science and art of growing the indigo plant and making indigo dye. Woven throughout is a poetic tribute to the color blue, Chang’s favorite since her girlhood in Korea, and an appreciation of the indigo plant as a valued source of blue dye in cultures around the world. Informative back matter tells more about the science behind indigo dye production, with an “indigo map” of the shades of blue produced by indigo around the world, and simple instructions for growing your own indigo plants and making homemade blue dye.

Astra Books for Young readers is giving away 10 copies of My Indigo World! Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: May 31, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Explore the interactive indigo shade map!

Win a copy of Thirty Talks Weird Love by Alessandra Narváez Varela (Young Adult)

A 2023 Global Read Aloud Choice A 2022 Border Regional Library Association Southwest Book Award Winner Out of nowhere, a lady comes up to Anamaria and says she’s her, from the future. But Anamaria’s thirteen, she knows better than to talk to a stranger. Girls need to be careful, especially in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico—it’s the 90’s and fear is overtaking her beloved city as cases of kidnapped girls and women become alarmingly common. This thirty-year-old “future” lady doesn’t seem to be dangerous but she won’t stop bothering her, switching between cheesy Hallmark advice about being kind to yourself, and some mysterious talk about saving a girl. Anamaria definitely doesn’t need any saving, she’s doing just fine. She works hard at her strict, grade-obsessed middle school, so hard that she hardly gets any sleep; so hard that the stress makes her snap not just at mean girls but even her own (few) friends; so hard that when she does sleep she dreams about dying, but she just wants to do the best she can so she can grow up to be successful. Maybe Thirty’s right, maybe she’s not supposed to be so exhausted with her life, but how can she ask for help when her city is mourning the much bigger tragedy of its stolen girls? This thought-provoking, moving verse novel will lead adult and young adult readers alike to vital discussions on important topics—like dealing with depression and how to recognize this in yourself and others through the accessible voice of a thirteen-year-old girl.

Lee & Low Books is giving away a copy of Thirty Talks Weird Love. Sign-in to Goodreads to submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: May 31, 2023 (Open to U.S. and Canadian Addresses)

Engage the teaching guide!

Win a copy of Superpower?: The Wearable-Tech Revolution by Elaine Kachala and Belle Wuthrich (Middle Grade)

This illustrated book explores wearable technology’s history, development, applications, and ethics. SUPERPOWER OR SUPER-PROBLEMS? The book spotlights engineers, scientists, designers, and young inventors navigating the next tech frontier, exploring technology’s pros and cons, and asking BIG questions: Just because we can, should we? Can innovation go too far? How do we design responsible technology?

Orca Book Publishers is giving away copies of Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution. Sign-in to Google to submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: June 30, 2023 (Open to U.S. and Canadian Addresses)

Explore the activity guide!

Order a free Class Set of Ayn Rand novels (Young Adult)

These novels are thought-provoking page-turners. They feature epic stories, inspiring characters, timeless themes, and rich writing. High-quality, modern literature that students love and relate to. That’s why they’re widely taught and have sold over 37 million copies.

Join 70K+ English teachers who’ve received 5M+ free classic and dystopian novels (teaching guides included) to help spark critical thinking, strengthen literacy, and ignite the classroom! Plus, save time and money! Brand-new, never-used paperback copies that you can receive every year.

The Ayn Rand Institute is giving away class sets of Ayn Rand’s novels. Submit your order!

Deadline: Ongoing (Open to U.S. and Canadian Addresses)

Engage with this book reading of Anthem by Ayn Rand.