Guest Blogger: Lenora Todaro
"Discussing the pandemic through the lens of wildlife strikes me as an ideal way to open a conversation with children. Look how nature bounces back when people get out of the way."
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Traci N. Todd on Nina: A Story of Nina Simone
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, Traci N. Todd talks about her debut picture book Nina: A Story of Nina Simone illustrated by Christian Robinson.
Contests & Giveaways | October 2021
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.
Eugene Yelchin on The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Eugene Yelchin talks about his new memoir The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain.
Jennifer Richard Jacobson on Teaching and Writing
Author Jennifer Richard Jacobson talks about how teaching writing helps her learn to be a better writer.
Edeet Ravel on A Boy Is Not a Ghost
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Edeet Ravel talks about her new novel A Boy Is Not a Ghost.
Janet Fox on Carry Me Home
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Janet Fox talks about her new novel Carry Me Home.
Adele Griffin on All Pets Allowed
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Adele Griffin talks about her new title All Pets Allowed.
Guest Blogger: NoNieqa Ramos
"Macy’s teacher Miss Black throws books in the trash on purpose knowing Macy will fish them out and read them on the sly. She mothers Macy through books."
Analyze Detail in Graphic Novels
Graphic novels contain a variety of details that, when reflected upon, aid in the development of visual literacy. Details like sound effects, frame structure, the shape of speech bubbles, and much more all act as critical elements to the telling of the story. Explore the examples and prompts below for ideas on how to keep readers engaged in the unique qualities that make graphic novels great.
Jeff Zentner on In the Wild Light
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Jeff Zentner talks about his new novel In the Wild Light.
Lynne Kelly on Teaching and Writing
Author Lynne Kelly talks about how teaching helped her learn about all different experiences and readers.
Nafiza Azad on The Wild Ones
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Nafiza Azad talks about her new book The Wild Ones.
Guest Blogger: Maggie P. Chang
"My Geraldine Pu series was all about a child who gains confidence and self-assurance as she grows more independent in her young life. What an encouraging mirror for kids who’ve just embarked on a reading journey!"
Contests & Giveaways | September 2021
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.
Ann Marie Stephens on Teaching and Writing
Author Ann Marie Stephens talks about how teaching helps her craft stories to teach math.
Caroline Adderson on Sunny Days Inside: And Other Stories
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Caroline Adderson talks about her new book Sunny Days Inside and Other Stories.
L.M. Elliott on Walls
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author L.M. Elliott talks about her new book Walls.
Miranda Paul on Right Now! Real Kids Speaking Up for Change
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, Miranda Paul talks about her new picture book Right Now! Real Kids Speaking Up for Change, illustrated by Bea Jackson.
Using Graphic Novels to Help Teach About Events in History
Graphic Novels offer exciting access to learning about history and historical events. With digestible formats and engaging visuals, graphic novels draw readers in and introduce, teach, and complement your lessons. Explore the resources below with students of all reading and grade levels.
Kwame Mbalia on Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Kwame Mbalia talks about his new book Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood.
Matthew Burgess on Teaching and Writing
Author Matthew Burgess talks about how the students he teaches are his teachers in return and how that impacts his writing.
Laura Silverman on Up All Night: 13 Stories Between Sunrise and Sunset
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Laura Silverman talks about her new book Up All Night: 13 Stories Between Sunrise and Sunset.
Uma Krishnaswami on Threads of Peace: How Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Uma Krishnaswami talks about her new book Threads of Peace: How Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World.
