"Food is a link to our heritage, a bridge to other cultures, a cornerstone of community. There are so many memories and emotions associated with food and the sharing of it. In every food, there is a story."
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 Karen Jameson talks about her new nonfiction picture book Time to Shine: Celebrating the World's Iridescent Animals, illustrated by Dave Murray.
Summer reading programs offer readers ways to explore thematic lists, complete fun activities, and discover new books. This month, we’re focusing on ways that public librarians, parents, and readers can use Book Connections, TeachingBooks’ sister site, to connect more deeply with summer reading.
"In the end, I hope readers of these little adaptations recognize the same thing as readers of the big classics: our monsters are often ourselves. And we should show them some compassion."
TeachingBooks resources are great for building literacy, prompting discussion, and enriching the world of a favorite book. But they’re also fun to use! In this month’s post, explore some ideas to engage your students in learning that ranges from kinetic to creative.
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.