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.
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Located 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 Reynolds
As 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
$6.99$3.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The School Story: Young Adult Narratives in the Age of Neoliberalism
David Aitchison
Still 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
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Girl Running
Annette Bay Pimentel
Today’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
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Blended
Sharon M. Draper
LS/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
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Out of My Mind (Reprint)
Sharon M. Draper
LS/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
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Money Basics: Lower School
Kiara Johnson
Wishing 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
$14.00$7.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-Winning Stamped from the Beginning
Jason Reynolds
As 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
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Diary of a Wombat
Jackie French
Mrs. 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
$9.99$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. Fagell
Great 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
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book