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 The Meteor Shower by Marie Mazas and Joëlle Passeron (Elementary)
Two friends explore the wonders of the night sky and learn the meaning of courage, community action, and friendship in book two in the Kaleidoscope Club chapter book series that Booklist calls “entertaining and informative.”
Blue Dot Kids Press is giving away 20 copies of The Meteor Shower. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: October 7, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
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Win a copy of Borderlands and the Mexican American Story by David Dorado Romo (Middle Grade; Young Adult)
Until now, most students have only heard one side of the Mexican American story, about migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. In this latest book in Crown’s enlightening Race to the Truth nonfiction series, readers learn the true story of America, from the Mexican American perspective.
Crown Books for Young Readers is giving away 5 copies of Borderlands and the Mexican American Story. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: October 14, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Check out David Dorado Romo’s Guest Blog Post!
Win a copy of As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts by Matthew Burgess and Marc Majewski (Elementary)
Young readers will be inspired by the unique childhood and life of the enigmatic and eccentric Edward Gorey who lived life on his own terms and whose artwork and books had a profound impact on so many.
Knopf Books for Young Readers is giving away 10 copies of As Edward Imagined. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: October 15, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Listen to Matthew Burgess’s Audio Name Pronunciation!
Win a copy of Lost by Bob Staake (Elementary)
In this paneled, almost wordless picture book, children join a small girl on her hilarious and surprising search for her lost cat—and watch as she helps her neighbors, who have also lost their pets (including a giraffe!), along the way. This sweet book celebrates helping our neighbors and gently reminds us that what is lost can always be found.
Anne Schwartz Books is giving away 10 copies of Lost. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: October 16 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Explore Bob Staake’s author website!
Win a copy of The Rule of Three by Heather Murphy Capps (Middle Grade)
As a biracial kid in a mostly white town, Wyatt feels like an outsider everywhere except the baseball field. But when travel team tryouts get tense, mysterious wisps of smoke surround him. Can he discover the cause of—and learn to control—this unusual stress reaction? “The author’s willingness to tackle difficult topics with thoughtfulness and compassion makes this compelling novel a must-read. Readers will connect to Wyatt’s strife and journey of self-discovery. This book belongs in all middle school libraries; it deftly discusses important histories and hot topics facing young readers today.” School Library Journal
Lerner Publishing Group is giving away 5 advanced reading copies of The Rule of Three. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: October 31, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
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Win a copy of Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA’s First Black Superstar by Ty Chapman, John Coy, and Lonnie Ollivierre (Elementary)
Maurice Stokes was 6’7″ and could play offense and defense like no one else his size in the NBA in 1958. After experiencing a career-ending injury during a game, other players rallied to support Stokes.
Lerner Publishing Group is giving away 5 copies of Stokes. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: October 31, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
Explore the teaching and activity guide!
Win a copy of Baking with Mi Abuelita by Julissa Mora (Elementary)
It’s Papi’s birthday! Which means it’s time to get in the kitchen and bake the traditional family cake—Tres Leches! Family traditions are special, especially when they include baking a “delicioso” cake with your abuelita. This Step 2 Reader includes some words in Spanish.
Penguin Random House is giving away 5 copies of Baking with Mi Abuelita. Submit an entry for a chance to win!
Deadline: November 1, 2024 (Open to U.S. Addresses)
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Thank you for this opportunity to win some books.