Contests & Giveaways | October 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 Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key by Tracy Occomy Crowder (Middle Grade)

It’s 2008, and ten-year-old Montgomery “Monty” Carver is out to find the origin of a golden key found in his South Side Chicago community–which may or may not host the next Olympic games, or supply the next President of the United States, or…have a potential ghost hanging around.

Lee & Low Books is giving away 25 copies of Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key. Sign-in to Goodreads to submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: October 5, 2023 (Open to U.S. and Canadian Addresses)

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Win a copy of The Book from Far Away by Bruce Handy and Julie Benbassat (Elementary)

Praised by 3-time Caldecott winner David Wiesner, this “wordless tale speaks volumes” (Kirkus) is “a magical tribute to the universal power of reading” (We Are Teachers). Discover that no matter where you live or what your books are like, reading—and sharing—are universal.

Minerva is giving away copies of The Book from Far Away. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: October 16, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

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Win a copy of Addie and the Amazing Acrobats by Shauna Cagan (Elementary)

Fame or friends? Competition or community? Preschool teacher Shauna Cagan gets kids — check out this delightfully off-beat read-aloud, perfect for fans of Aaron Blabey and Ryan T. Higgins.

Hippo Park is giving away 10 copies of Addie and the Amazing Acrobats. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: October 20, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

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Win a copy of Tiny Jumper: How Tiny Broadwick Created the Parachute Rip Cord by Candy Dahl and Maithili Joshi (Elementary)

This thrilling picture book biography tells the story of Tiny Broadwick, the first woman to ever parachute from a plane and the inventor of the parachute rip cord, and how her determination, courage, adventurousness, and joy in doing what she loved lifted her up to stand tall as a pioneer in flight.

Little Bee Books is giving away 5 copies of Tiny Jumper. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: October 20, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

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Win a copy of Thank You, Moon: Celebrating Nature’s Nightlight by Melissa Stewart and Jessica Lanan (Elementary)

As Earth’s closest companion in space, the moon has fascinated humankind for generations, and this lyrical picture book by nonfiction master Melissa Stewart sheds light on the mysterious ways the moon affects life on Earth. Detailed backmatter describes the phases of the moon and how it lights the night sky, offering fascinating facts about the creatures featured in the book that depend on the moon for survival.

Knopf Books for Young Readers is giving away 5 copies of Thank You, Moon. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: October 23, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

Explore the Reader’s Theater guide!

Win a copy of Gift & Box by Ellen Mayer and Brizida Magro (Elementary)

Young readers will delight in the adventures of Gift and Box as they travel from Grandma’s house to Sofia’s front door. This sweet journey of friendship showcases the wonder of receiving a gift by mail, and the love both a grandma and child feel as they’re connected by a simple package from far away.

Knopf Books for Young Readers is giving away 5 copies of Gift & Box. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

Deadline: October 24, 2023 (Open to U.S. Addresses)

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Win a copy of Meowl-O-Ween by Diane Muldrow and Tiffany Chen (Elementary)

It’s Halloween night, also known as Meowl-o-ween! Cats are on the prowl, ready to give trick-or-treaters a fright. But one lost kitten is scared–will she find her way and join the fun?

Astra Books for Young Readers will be giving away 10 free copies of Meowl-O-Ween. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

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

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Win a copy of Sea Change by Frank Viva (Elementary)

One summer can change your whole life. As soon as school lets out, Eliot’s parents send him to the very edge of the world: a fishing village in a remote part of Nova Scotia. And what does the small town of Point Aconi have to offer? Maggots, bullies and grumpy old men. But along the way, Eliot discovers much more—a hidden library, starry nights and a mysterious girl named Mary Beth. See Point Aconi through Eliot’s eyes, as he finds that this place he never wanted to visit is becoming a home he doesn’t want to leave.

Astra Books for Young Readers will be giving away 10 free paperback copies of Sea Change. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

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

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Win a copy of Gallows Hill by Lois Ruby (Young Adult)

Gallows Hill follows Puritan Patience and Quaker Thomas in Salem 1692 when their community breaks out in panic over witchcraft. As the list of accusers and accused grows, they question their faiths and fight to protect their families.

Lerner Publishing Group will be giving away 5 advanced reader copies of Gallows Hill. Submit an entry for a chance to win!

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

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Win a copy of A Pocketful of Stars by Aisha Bushby (Middle Grade)

When Safiya’s mother falls into a coma, Safiya comes to terms with their complicated relationship and discovers more about herself through dreams that transport her to her mother’s childhood in Kuwait.

Lerner Publishing Group will be giving away 5 advanced reader copies of Aisha Bushby’s new middle grade novel A Pocketful of Stars! Submit an entry for a chance to win!

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

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