Newsletter Archive

Bookmarked

Exciting resources to enrich and deepen the connection to the books and authors your students read.

2023

  • December: Check it twice: List analysis tools for the holidays
  • November: Finding the Next Great Read
  • October: TeachingBooks Magic for October Reading
  • September: Literary Connections for Every Occasion!
  • June: Custom Reading Lists for Summer and the Power of Creative Writing
  • May: Summer Reading, Celebrating Individuality, and More
  • April: Poetry resources and award-winning authors
  • March: Timely Topics and Literacy Resources For Every Occasion
  • February: Book Awards Galore!

2022

  • November: Celebrate Picture Book Month!
  • October: The Gifts of Connection, Experience, Information, and more
  • September: Celebrating Back-to-School, Ashley Bryan, the Joy of Reading and more
  • August: Single Sign-On Access, Author Memories, STEAM, and Fairy Tales
  • June: The Importance of Hope, American Indian Youth Literature Award Selections, Acts of Kindness, and more
  • May: Summer Reading, Drawing Comics, Black History, and more!
  • April: Free Reading Programs, Library Week, Poetry Month, and more!
  • March: Book Connections We Love
  • February: DEI Collection Audits, Remembering Ashley Bryan, Black History Month, Math/Literacy Connections, and more!
  • January: ALA Book Awards Watch Party, Author Inspiration, and more!

2021

  • December: Connections to ELA Reading Programs, 2021 In Memoriam, Writing Biographies for Students, and more
  • November: Celebrating 22 Years with Author Insights and Favorite Book Resources
  • October: TeachingBooks & OverDrive, Graphic Novels, Pandemic-related Books, and more!
  • September: Courage, Funny Bones, Author Fan Face-offs, and Book Connections for All
  • August: Games, interviews, SEL, giveaways and other book connections
  • June: Pride, Juneteenth, Imagination, Hangry, and Concentration
  • May: Summer Reading Resources and Fabulous Booklists, Celebrating AAPI Authors, and more
  • April: Timely connections to Asian American Literature, Poetry, Adventure, and Literacy Tools
  • March: TeachingBooks Integrations, Spotlight on Authors, and Writing Prompts
  • February: Book Awards Galore, Raúl the Third, Politics and Civil Unrest, New from Jennifer Holm, Cultural Representation in Literature, and more.
  • January: Everyone's Voice Counts, Best of the Best of 2020, A.S. King, Sophie Blackall, Writing and Teaching

2020

  • December: Celebratory Pivots of 2020, Writing/Teaching, Literacy/Environmental Stewardship, Identity/Acceptances, Heritages/Commonalities
  • November: New Chrome Extension, Class Act, Celebrating Native American Heritage Month, and more
  • October: New Introductory Video, For Teachers By Teachers, Writers vs. Readers, and more
  • September: Hands-free Book Browsing, Raul Colon, #OwnVoices, Rafael Lopez, and more
  • August: Africana Book Awards, Mindfulness, Activism, Mental Health, and Other Book Connections
  • June: New Collection Analysis Tool, Choices and Self Discovery, Pride Month & TGNC, and Snapdragon
  • May: New sharing tools, discussing race with students, support of your reading programs, Candace Fleming's new biography, Meg Medina, and more
  • April: Home Access, New Books, Celebrating Math, and Tomie dePaola
  • March: Women's History Month and a NEW Collection Analysis Tool
  • February: Book Award Bonanza, Author Interviews, Classic Stories Reimagined, and More
  • January: New Training Tools, Awesome Podcast, Amazing Booklist, Great Interviews, and more

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TeachingBooks Update

The inside scoop for maximizing TeachingBooks use—with helpful hints, new features, and strategies for encouraging others to implement and enjoy.

2023

  • October: Resources for Your Literacy Programs!

2022

  • April: Training Opportunities for New (and Returning) Staff
  • February: What's New? Lessons and Team Members!
  • January: Security Assurances, Access Points, and Support Opportunities

2021

  • October: Setup Webinar & Supporting Writing Skills
  • September: Games, Graphic Novels, & Training
  • August: Access Updates and Training Options
  • May: Training Opportunities for Summer and Fall
  • April: Educator Appreciation Week
  • March: Be The First To Know...
  • January: Introducing Two-Minute Takeaways

2020

  • November: Enhance Google Searches With Our New Chrome Extension
  • October: Create Booklists & Analyze Collections
  • September: Access for Everyone in Your Community
  • August: Teaching & Learning: Online, In Person, or Both
  • May: Timely Support and More
  • February: Have You Met? New Shelf Talkers are Available!
  • January: New TeachingBooks Overview Video

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