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 Exclusion and the Chinese American Story by Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn (Middle Grade)
Exclusion and the Chinese American Story is the newest title in Crown’s Race to the Truth series, a middle-grade history series that provides a true account of American history from the perspective of a marginalized community. Engaging text by a former elementary teacher makes the little-known facts of the Chinese American experience come to life for young readers.
Crown Books for Young Readers is giving away 5 copies of Exclusion and the Chinese American Story. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: June 24, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Read this For Teachers, By Teachers blog post by author Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn.
Win a copy of Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep by Jeanne Walker Harvey and Melodie Stacey (Elementary)
This beautiful picture book biography tells the remarkable story of Else Bostelmann who not only painted never-before-seen bioluminescent creatures of the deep, but also took her easel underwater to capture the beauty and mystery of the sea.
Cameron Kids/Abrams is giving away 5 copies of Else B. in the Sea. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: June 25, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Explore the activity kit!
Win a copy of Menus for Meerkats and Other Hungry Animals by Ben Hoare and Hui Skipp (Elementary)
Animals don’t really read menus, but you can use them to find out what ten different animals, from all over the world, eat and drink each day. And you’ll learn lots more about their habits, habitats, and where in the world they live. A glossary and index are included.
Publisher Kane Miller Books is giving away 3 hardcover copies of Menus for Meerkats and Other Hungry Animals, along with its companion volume, Maps for Penguins and Other Traveling Animals. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: June 26, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
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Win a copy of Tate’s Wild Rescue by Jenny Turnbull and Izzy Burton (Elementary)
Tate worries about the animals who live in the wild. Aren’t they cold? Lonely? She invites a tiger and other creatures to live with her, but they all say no! They like their wild lives. Then Tate meets a stray dog who just might love to be rescued.
Crown Books for Young Readers is giving away 5 copies of Tate’s Wild Rescue. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: June 26, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Explore Jenny Turnbull’s author website!
Win a copy of Poppy’s Family Patterns by Lauren Semmer (Elementary)
Poppy is sad when her toy bunny’s dress rips. But Poppy’s mom has a trunk in her sewing room that’s filled with fabric scraps! Fabric from Granddad’s tie, Nana’s dress, and Auntie’s scarf come together on Mom’s sewing machine to make something special. Bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer weaves an introduction to patterns in this heartwarming story of family history and traditions.
Crown Books for Young Readers is giving away 5 copies of Poppy’s Family Patterns. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: June 27, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Explore Lauren Semmer’s author website!
Win a copy of Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled Parrot by Andrew Sharmat, Olga Ivanov, and Aleksey Ivanov (Elementary)
This latest installment in the Nate the Great mystery series is sure to engage new readers as well as long-time fans. Nate’s been asked to help find his friend’s missing drone parrot, and time is of the essence! Will he solve the case in time for the 4th of July picnic?
Delacorte Press is giving away 5 copies of Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled Parrot. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: June 28, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Listen to this Meet-the-Author Recording with the Nate the Great series creator Marjorie Weinman Sharmat.
Win a copy of Even Better Than Sprinkles: A Story about Best Friends by Linda Skeers and Heather Fox (Elementary)
Having a best friend feels like being hugged by a blanket right out of the dryer. But what happens when you accidentally-on-purpose blow out the birthday candle’s on your best friend’s cake? How do you repair a friendship? This funny and sweet story is a guide to celebrating and caring for your besties, even when you sometimes disagree.
Random House Studio is giving away 5 copies of Even Better Than Sprinkles. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: June 28, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Try the book cover jigsaw puzzle!
Win a copy of Renewable Energy: Power the World with Sustainable Fuel by Erin Twamley, Joshua Sneideman, and Micah Rauch (Middle Grade)
This interactive book explores the science and history behind different forms of renewable energy, including solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuel. Colorful illustrations, links to online resources, essential questions, and more!
Nomad Press is giving away 3 copies of Renewable Energy: Power the World with Sustainable Fuel with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: June 30, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Explore the classroom guide!
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