Holton-Arms School Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Holton-Arms School on XLocated in Bethesda, Maryland, the Holton-Arms School is an independent college preparatory school for girls in grades 3-12.

Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
Jason ReynoldsAs part of our continued #DEI work, faculty, staff & grade 6-12 students are reading “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You” by Ibram X. Kendi & Jason Reynolds. These conversations will further our work toward a more expansive and complete education for all of our students. https://t.co/2uHsAsdVnw
Paperback, 2024
$6.99Member price:$3.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
School Story: Young Adult Narratives in the Age of Neoliberalism
David AitchisonStill looking for holiday gift ideas? Our online School Store has everything from wearable blankets to jewelry to nail art to Holton plaid masks to so much more! Order by Dec. 16 for on-campus pick-up this week or shipping: https://holtonarms.cpcomstore.com #happyholidays #keepincozy https://t.co/C6CL9SF0hr
Paperback, 2022
$35.00Member price:$35.00 + Free shipping0% off(Limited Discount Book)
Girl Running
Annette Bay PimentelToday’s Holton-tastic, #findawayormakeone fueled LS read: “Girl Running” by @AnnettePimentel, the real-life tale of Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon in 1966. (Back then, they didn’t even make women’s running shoes!) #inspiringwomen #thepowerofabook https://t.co/RHlZlllBSt
Hardcover, 2018
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Blended
Sharon M. DraperLS/MS welcomed NY Times-bestselling author @sharonmdraper yesterday. Students enjoyed learning how she became a writer and what goes into publishing a book, and hearing more about fave books “Blended” & “Out of My Mind.” https://bit.ly/2Cc1fG5 #welovereading #cultivatingwriters https://t.co/KF0I1wI1VX
Paperback, 2020
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Out of My Mind (Reprint)
Sharon M. DraperLS/MS welcomed NY Times-bestselling author @sharonmdraper yesterday. Students enjoyed learning how she became a writer and what goes into publishing a book, and hearing more about fave books “Blended” & “Out of My Mind.” https://bit.ly/2Cc1fG5 #welovereading #cultivatingwriters https://t.co/KF0I1wI1VX
Paperback, 2012
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Money Basics: Lower School
Kiara JohnsonWishing the Holton community a wonderful Winter Break full of light, love, wonder & beauty! (These beautiful portraits, created by our Lower Schoolers, represent just some of the incredible work our students & teachers accomplished the first half of this #hybridlearning year!) https://t.co/Rca2mfvl4Q
Paperback, 2021
$14.00Member price:$12.60 + Free shipping10% off
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-Winning Stamped from the Beginning
Jason ReynoldsAs part of our continued #DEI work, faculty, staff & grade 6-12 students are reading “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You” by Ibram X. Kendi & Jason Reynolds. These conversations will further our work toward a more expansive and complete education for all of our students. https://t.co/2uHsAsdVnw
Hardcover, 2020
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Diary of a Wombat
Jackie FrenchMrs. Norris’ Gr. 4 is finishing children’s books inspired by #diaryofawombat. They chose an animal from Zimbabwe, home of their @LevelUpVillage partner school; conducted research; then wrote from the animal’s perspective. #findingourvoice #writersoftomorrow #perspectivetaking https://t.co/UoIk783Xov
Paperback, 2009
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond--And How Parents Can Help
Phyllis L. FagellGreat Holton/@landonschool parent coffee yesterday on "How to Raise Kind Kids & Ready Them to Make Smart Decisions," with Phyllis Fagell, clinical counselor, @washingtonpost contributor, and "Middle School Matters" author. Thank you, @Pfagell for your insights! #parentpartnership https://t.co/yisTA7lsHN
Paperback, 2019
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book