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February 2024 Edition
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Make the Most Out of TeachingBooks-Join a Webinar Spotlight!
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TeachingBooks keeps enhancing our tools and services to enrich your literacy connections, and one way to stay informed is to join our monthly Webinar Spotlight training opportunities. Our implementation and training experts showcase the dynamic capabilities of TeachingBooks, while you gain valuable insights, discover hidden gems, and witness firsthand how our platform transforms the reading experience. Sign up today or explore our archive for tips and tools on-demand. As always, reach out if we can be of assistance.
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In Memoriam: Legends Who Passed in 2023
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Byron Barton, Echo Brown, Eve Bunting, Ian Falconer, Mary Ann Hoberman, Judith Heumann, Janet Taylor Lisle, Cormac McCarthy, Susan Patron, Julie Anne Peters, Amy Schwartz, Ed Young and others are remembered in the TeachingBooks’ In Memoriam webpage: TeachingBooks.net/InMemoriam
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Featured Booklist: From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books, 2018-2023
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Discover a rich tapestry of Indigenous storytelling with the Sea to Sea to Sea Indigenous Picture Books list. Curated to celebrate and amplify Indigenous voices, this collection showcases a diverse array of captivating picture books that reflect the cultural richness and diversity of Indigenous communities across Canada-from coast to coast to coast.
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Meet-the-Author Recording: Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People with Kekla Magoon
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Prompted by the lack of accessible resources a decade ago, author Kekla Magoon embarked on years of research, delving into libraries, museums, and archives across the country to write a comprehensive book about the Black Panther Party aimed at young adults. Her multiple award-winning title, Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party’s Promise to the People (Candlewick, 2021) not only provides context for the Black Panther movement but highlights their multifaceted efforts, from political activism to community empowerment.
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Offer Online Reading Options!
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Get one tap access to hundreds of titles in the no-cost Sora Starter Collection. Whether you are replacing well-loved copies of classics with digital copies that never wear out or providing titles for independent reading, this collection is a perfect place to start. Then, easily plan and extend your lessons using the ready-to-use ideas and Multi-Leveled Lessons on TeachingBooks.
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Laura James on My Mother Was a Nanny
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Laura James' new picture book My Mother Was a Nanny (House of Anansi, 2023) is a vibrantly illustrated tribute to a busy working mother, seen through her child’s eyes. Listen to the author/illustrator share how her own childhood inspired this book that gives a realistic, yet tender view of family and the challenges of motherhood.
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David Rickert on Teaching and Writing
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In this For Teachers, By Teachers post, David Rickert, the author of Pizza, Pickles, and Apple Pie (Astra, 2023) reflects on the challenges and lessons learned while researching and writing a book about the history of food. He shares the importance of double-checking information from multiple sources and offers valuable insights for both writers and students in navigating the complexities of research and writing nonfiction.
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Behind the Books: "Rekindling Rage: Connecting with My Inner 17-year-old"
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In this month's guest blog post, Amanda West Lewis compares her own life stage to adolescence. Learn how she draws on this perspective to speak to a new generation of activists in her latest young adult novel, Focus. Click. Wind. (House of Anansi, 2023).
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Watch Sarah Weeks Compete in the Author Fan Face-off
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This month's Face-off features mega-fan Bella and Sarah Weeks answering questions about Pie (Scholastic, 2011). Alice’s aunt Polly passes away, leaving her famous pie crust recipe to her cat—and leaving the cat to Alice—in this deliciously funny and heartwarming story.
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TeachingBooks for Schools, Libraries, and Higher Ed
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Whether you are a PreK–12 educator, school librarian, public librarian, or work in higher education there are tools, resources, and materials for you. Join us and learn more!
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:00 CT
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Contests & Giveaways
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Check out our February Contests & Giveaways, accompanied by multimedia resources!
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- Mazie’s Amazing Machines by Sheryl Haft and Jeremy Holmes (Penguin, 2023)
- Incredible: Stars of the Plant World by Benjamin Flouw (Twirl, 2024)
- And More!
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Contests & Giveaways on our blog
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