Diana López on Teaching and Writing
Diana López talks about writing the books her students asked for, where they could see themselves and the worlds they are familiar with.
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Amy Seto Forrester and Andy Chou Musser on Search for a Giant Squid: Pick Your Path
In this post, Amy Seto Forrester and Andy Chou Musser talk about their new title Search for a Giant Squid.
Guest Blogger: Talia Aikens-Nuñez
"After he explained some of their history to me, I wanted to know more about the only Latino segregated unit in United States Army history."
Camilla De La Bedoyere on Teaching and Writing
Camilla De La Beyodere discusses how her experience working with kids helps her write and design her books so that they will work well for all readers.
Nisi Shawl on Speculation
Award-winning author Nisi Shawl talks about their new novel Speculation.
Contests & Giveaways | May 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.
Adrianna Cuevas on The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto
Award-winning author Adrianna Cuevas talks about her new novel The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto.
Guest Blogger: Laura Gehl
"I hope that Climate Warriors can help all kids, especially those dealing with climate anxiety, to feel inspired and empowered rather than hopeless and doomed."
Lauren Kate on Teaching and Writing
Lauren Kate talks about teaching her student writers to embrace what they don't know and how she has to remind herself sometimes to accept the unknown.
Quick Teaching Ideas
TeachingBooks offers Ready-to-Use Teaching Ideas designed to make your life easier! Whether you’re brainstorming thematic lessons, feeling pressed for time, or looking for something fun between testing sessions, TeachingBooks has quick ideas ready to go. Read on for some of our favorites and tips for using them.
Nora Shalaway Carpenter and Rocky Callen on Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes
Nora Shalaway Carpenter and Rocky Callen talk about their new anthology Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes.
Guest Blogger: Marie Boyd
"Sometimes a chance discovery can open so many new possibilities."
Lesléa Newman and Maya Christina Gonzalez on I Can Be… Me!
In this post, multi-award-winning creators Lesléa Newman and Maya Christina Gonzalez talk about their new picture book, I Can Be…Me!.
Sarah Raughley on Teaching and Writing
Sarah Raughley talks about how art isn't neutral and her path to creating books that challenge the narratives her open-minded students like to see challenged.
Guest Blogger: Matt Tavares
"I used to marvel at graphic novels and think that it would be amazing to make one someday, but honestly had no idea where to start."
Contests & Giveaways | April 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.
Leah Freeman-Haskin on The Last Two Crayons
In this post, debut author Leah Freeman-Haskin talks about her new picture book The Last Two Crayons, illustrated by Shantala Robinson.
Melissa Stewart on Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem
In this post, award-winning author Melissa Stewart talks about her new book Whale Fall, illustrated by Rob Dunlavey.
Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge on Teaching and Writing
Lesley Younge and Monica Edinger share how their book of found verse can be an entry point into difficult history for middle and high school students.
Need a Good Laugh?
Sometimes we just need to take it easy and enjoy a good laugh. These TeachingBooks resources offer silliness, joy, and every good feeling in between.
Elizabeth Wein on Stateless
Award-winning author Elizabeth Wein talks about her new novel Stateless.
Scott Reintgen on Teaching and Writing
Scott Reintgen talks about how his students have turned out to be the most unexpected collaborators in his work.
Lars Ortiz on Teaching and Writing
Lars Ortiz talks about how words and history matter, which was why he knew this book needed to exist.
Guest Blogger: Gretchen Woelfle
"A problem with research is knowing when to stop. For then comes the task of structuring the biography – taking all that research and creating a story with a coherent beginning, middle, and end."
