Alexandra Alessandri on Teaching and Writing
Alexandra Alessandri talks about how her students taught her to be brave and how important it is for everyone's stories to be told.
Maleeha Siddiqui on Bhai for Now
Author Maleeha Siddiqui talks about her new book Bhai for Now.
Contests & Giveaways | February 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.
Leonard S. Marcus on Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait: The Story of a Photograph That Became an American Icon
Leonard S. Marcus discusses Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait: The Story of a Photograph That Became an American Icon.
Guest Blogger: Jennie Liu
"One day, my (then) fifth grader went eagerly to a haul of books, but as he flipped through them, I saw his posture slump, and he said dismally, “Why do you always bring home sad books about kids having some really bad struggle?”"
Building Anticipation with Mysteries
Jumpstart students' thinking about any mystery, even before they've started reading.
