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 | September 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.
G. Neri on Polo Cowboy
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, award-winning author G. Neri talks about his new novel Polo Cowboy, illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson.
Support Writing Skills in Sequencing and Plot Development
Graphic novels often convey complex stories in a visual way. By exploring sequencing and plot development methods in graphic novels, students can gain understanding of these writing elements across genres. Explore the examples below for ideas!
Julie Abery on Sakamoto’s Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory
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, Julie Abery talks about her new informational picture book Sakamoto's Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory, illustrated by Chris Sasaki.
Darnell Johnson on The Electric Slide and Kai
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, illustrator Darnell Johnson talks about his new picture book The Electric Slide and Kai, written by Kelly J. Baptist.
