TeachingBooks 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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Himawari House
Harmony BeckerCongrats to the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature: Youth Literature winner Himawari House by Harmony Becker. Enjoy the related resource to partner with this title. https://t.co/tRWhbaQvnX #ALAYMA23 #LibLearnX23 @01FirstSecond https://t.co/oWPLxbTBNg
Paperback, 2021
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Hoops: A Graphic Novel: (A Middle Grade Novel about Perseverance, Gender Equality, and Teamwork for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7)
Matt TavaresTeachingBooks guest blogger Matt Tavares on “Divide and Conquer: How I Made Hoops, My First Graphic Novel”. Visit our blog to read the guest post and to access connecting teaching resources. https://t.co/tCTZKo0eki @tavaresbooks @Candlewick https://t.co/SX5Te5dSpW
Paperback, 2023
$12.99Member price:$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Carry Me Home
Janet FoxWelcome Janet Fox to our Virtual Book Tour! The author talks to us about the inspiration for her new novel, Carry Me Home. Visit our blog for the exclusive interview, teaching resources and much more! #kidlit https://forum.teachingbooks.net/2021/09/janet-fox-on-carry-me-home/ @janetsfox @SimonKIDS https://t.co/pkUPSKY2NM
Paperback, 2022
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía
Alexandra AlessandriAlexandra Alessandri, author of The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía, reflects on her journey from teaching to writing. Visit our blog for the guest post, teaching resources & more! #kidlit https://t.co/uMDQcOF2yC @apalessandri @SimonKIDS https://t.co/omiKBUB2Xa
Hardcover, 2023
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Snake Falls to Earth: Newbery Honor Award Winner
Darcie Little BadgerWe recently got to talk to Darcie Little Badger about exploring different kinds of stories and themes in A SNAKE FALLS TO EARTH - https://t.co/1Pgw2mxrd0 @LevineQuerido
Paperback, 2024
$12.99Member price:$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Good Different
Meg Eden KuyattWelcome Meg Eden Kuyatt to our Virtual Book Tour! Visit our blog to listen to the author share the inspiration for her new novel-in-verse, Good Different, and explore the teaching resources. https://t.co/GUsx9Yztlw @ConfusedNarwhal @Scholastic https://t.co/vazKcGYhqv
Hardcover, 2023
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Brown Girl Dreaming
Jacqueline WoodsonListen to Jacqueline Woodson in this video book reading of Brown Girl Dreaming. https://t.co/JlAOxDRbkR @penguinkids https://t.co/IlM6RDqGKl
Paperback, 2016
$12.99Member price:$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The World Between Blinks #1
Amie KaufmanWelcome Ryan Graudin & Amie Kaufman to our virtual book tour! Visit our blog to hear the authors talk about their collaboration on the novel, The World Between Blinks. Activities included! #kidlit https://t.co/cE3Rh4nXoc @ryangraudin @AmieKaufman @QuillTreeBooks @HarperChildrens https://t.co/ABMGPRcOCU
Paperback, 2021
$7.99Member price:$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
All My Rage
Sabaa TahirCongrats to the Michael L. Printz Award winner All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir. Enjoy this audio excerpt https://t.co/8ERL7jrWXd #ALAYMA23 #LibLearnX23 @penguinkids https://t.co/KtmdZtlZzw
Paperback, 2023
$13.99Member price:$6.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
Shannon StockerCongrats to the Schneider Family Book Award for Young Children winner Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Shannon Stocker. This audio excerpt will invite you into the story. https://t.co/7K9fs2YQ5O #ALAYMA23 #LibLearnX23 @penguinkids https://t.co/LJAZMZaKRv
Hardcover, 2022
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book