Margaret Finnegan on Spelling It Out
In this post, acclaimed author Margaret Finnegan speaks about her new novel Spelling It Out.
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Amy Alznauer on The Five Sides of Marjorie Rice: How to Discover a Shape
In this post, Amy Alznauer talks about her new informational picture book The Five Sides of Marjorie Rice: How to Discover a Shape, illustrated by Anna Bron.
Jewell Parker Rhodes on Will’s Race for Home
In this post, multi-award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes speaks about her new historical novel Will's Race for Home.
Graci Kim on Dreamslinger
In this post, bestselling author Graci Kim speaks about her new novel Dreamslinger.
The Educational Power of TeachingBooks Resources: Part 2
Ignite reading engagement and enjoyment with resources that enhance instruction and promote literacy!
Contests & Giveaways | June 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.
Guest Blogger: Sandra Nickel
"It was a reassuring story for this undiagnosed autistic girl because Frog stays next to Toad, never once asking him to change or be different than who he is."
The Educational Power of TeachingBooks Resources: Part 1
Ignite reading engagement and enjoyment with resources that enhance instruction and promote literacy!
Contests & Giveaways | May 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.
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."
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."
