Norma Charles on Teaching and Writing
"Through writing and teaching, I see how design thinking can change students from passive learners into active problem-solvers."
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Taraneh Matloob on Dear New Friend
In this post, Taraneh Matloob talks about her new picture book Dear New Friend, illustrated by Alida Massari.
Renée Watson on All the Blues in the Sky
In this post, multi-award-winning author Renée Watson speaks about her new novel in verse All the Blues in the Sky.
Carrie Tillotson on Alpacas Here, Alpacas There
In this post, Carrie Tillotson talks about her new informational picture book Alpacas Here, Alpacas There, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri.
Guest Blogger: Katie Mazeika
"One day, my son introduced me to his preschool class with one perfect sentence: "This is my mom; she has one eye because she had cancer.""
Linda Joan Smith on The Peach Thief
In this post, award-winning author Linda Joan Smith speaks about her new novel The Peach Thief.
Once Upon a Time… with Fairy Tales & Folklore Collections
Fairy tales and folklore captivate readers by offering timeless lessons, rich cultural traditions, and immersive storytelling. TeachingBooks celebrates the power of these stories to support literacy and engagement in classrooms and libraries.
Contests & Giveaways | April 2025
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.
Debbie Levy on A Dangerous Idea: The Scopes Trial, the Original Fight over Science in Schools
In this post, award-winning author Debbie Levy speaks about her recent title A Dangerous Idea: The Scopes Trial, the Original Fight over Science in Schools.
Quartez Harris on Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer
In this post, Quartez Harris talks about his new informational picture book Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer, illustrated by Gordon C. James.
Guest Blogger: Brook M. Thompson
"The book I Love Salmon and Lampreys shows my journey from a kid witnessing early climate change effects to being a part of the solution as an adult studying science."
Fred Estes on Teaching and Writing
"Through writing and teaching, I see how design thinking can change students from passive learners into active problem-solvers."
Celebrate Award-Winning Books
Each year many great books are recognized and celebrated through prestigious awards. Explore timeless and contemporary works that have shaped children’s and young adult literature.
Contests & Giveaways | March 2025
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.
Vera Ahiyya on Teaching and Writing
"Teaching is always this wheel of constant thinking and rethinking; evaluating and reevaluating; considering and reconsidering; writing and rewriting."
Guest Blogger: Kerry Madden-Lunsford
"I am so grateful for all my children. I wrote Werewolf Hamlet for all three of them, and as a love letter to Los Angeles, the city where we raised them."
Indoor Recess Ideas
Oh, the weather outside is frightful … but indoor recess can be both fun and productive! Foster creativity and learning with ideas from TeachingBooks that will engage your readers.
Contests & Giveaways | February 2025
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.
Contests & Giveaways | January 2025
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.
Jarod Roselló on Super Magic Boy: I Am a Space Tiger
In this post, Jason Logan talks about his new book Super Magic Boy: I Am a Space Tiger .
Mia Wenjen on We Sing From the Heart: How The Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court
In this post, Mia Wenjen talks about her new informational picture book We Sing From the Heart: How The Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court.
Jason Logan on How to Be a Color Wizard: Forage and Experiment with Natural Art Making
In this post, Jason Logan talks about his new book How to Be a Color Wizard: Forage and Experiment with Natural Art Making.
Natalie Lloyd on The Witching Wind
In this post, author Natalie Lloyd speaks about her recent novel The Witching Wind.
Discover Diverse Holiday Books with TeachingBooks
Libraries provide an excellent opportunity to spotlight diverse holiday books and create engaging, inclusive experiences for all readers. TeachingBooks offers tools and resources to help educators and librarians make the most of this season by promoting titles that reflect a wide range of cultural traditions.
