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 When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi (Young Adult)
In this searing contemporary YA novel from new voice Aamna Qureshi, a Muslim teen runs away from home only to find herself on a breathtaking journey of healing, self-love, and hope.
Enter the Goodreads Giveaway for a chance to win When a Brown Girl Flees. 25 winners will be selected.
Lee & Low Books is giving away 25 copies of When a Brown Girl Flees. Sign-in to Goodreads to submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: September 5, 2023 (Open to U.S. and Canadian Addresses)
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Win a copy of Gotta Go! by Frank Viva (Elementary)
Acclaimed author/designer Frank Viva doesn’t mind getting his feet wet as he dives into what can be a scary topic for kids and turns it into a hilarious and liberating romp. “In this rollicking and appropriately goldenrod-washed comic, Viva assures readers that no one ever outgrows needing to go” (Publishers Weekly).
TOON Books is giving away 10 copies of Gotta Go!. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: September 15, 2023 (Open to U.S. and Canadian Addresses)
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Win a copy of The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla (Middle Grade)
Neurodivergent Maudie lives for the summers she spends in California with her dad, but this year she’s shouldering the weight of a big secret. As Maudie navigates unfamiliar waters, she makes new friends, and her autism no longer feels like such a big deal. Will she be able to reveal the awful truth about life with her mom and stepdad before the summer is over?
Quill Tree Books is giving away 5 copies of The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: September 22, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Engage with Sally J. Pla’s guest blog post!
Win a copy of Spectacular: Miracles of Nature by Philippe Nessmann and Alex Asfour (Elementary)
Discover Earth’s amazing beauty! Pink lakes, giant crystal caves, ice flowers, and polar lights are some of the spectacular natural phenomena featured in this large format book. The stunning illustrations are accompanied by fascinating facts about the phenomena and the science behind them. Twirl Books is giving away 5 copies of Spectacular: Miracles of Nature. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: September 25, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
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Win a copy of Rivka’s Presents by Laurie Wallmark and Adelina Lirius (Elementary)
In this heartwarming story about the importance of community, a little Jewish girl living on the Lower East Side during the flu pandemic of 1918 can’t start school because her father is sick, so she makes a trade with her neighbors: chores for lessons. As the seasons change, Rivka finds she can count pennies for the iceman and read the labels on jars of preserve. And one day, Papa is no longer sick, and Rivka can finally start school!
Random House Studio is giving away 5 copies of Rivka’s Presents. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: September 25, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
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Win a copy of Once Upon a Family by Amanda Rawson Hill (Middle Grade)
What would you wish for? This middle-grade novel exploring what it means to become a blended family is perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead’s The List of Things That Will Not Change.
Astra Books for Young Readers will be giving away 10 free copies of Once Upon a Family. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: September 30, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
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Win a copy of Paul Bunyan: The Invention of an American Legend by Noah Van Sciver and Marlena Myles (Elementary)
Few people realize that Paul Bunyan, the legendary lumberjack, and his blue ox are the product of corporate marketing by a highly industrialized commercial enterprise. Cartoonist Noah Van Sciver shows us the myth creation as real life marketing man extraordinaire W.B. Laughead spins ever more wondrous tall tales.
Astra Books for Young Readers will be giving away 10 free copies of Paul Bunyan: The Invention of an American Legend. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: September 30, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
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Such great stories! Good luck everyone!