Jay Hardwig on Teaching and Writing
Jay Hardwig writes about how so many of the students he has worked with inspired him to create his book Just Maria with their stories and experiences.
Guest Blogger: Kerry O’Malley Cerra
"Of course, I hated the thought of readers giving up on my story. But I wanted readers to get a firsthand sense of Rayne’s everyday challenges. The more I contemplated the request, the sadder I got. An able-bodied reader was asking me, a disabled writer, to enable them more."
Contests & Giveaways | October 2022
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.
Andrea Curtis on City Streets Are for People
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 Andrea Curtis talks about her new informational picture book City Streets Are for People, illustrated by Emma FitzGerald.
Ryan Calejo on Teaching and Writing
Ryan Calejo talks about how his students taught him the power of patience and persistence, and how that came into play with his writing.
Practice Reading Strategies with TeachingBooks: Part 1
Find tools and tips to support your readers as they explore prediction, build background knowledge, and develop fluency.
