Hi Teachers! We are grateful for all that you do and we want to give back in a big way. For this giveaway, five brilliant teachers will win a tote bag, bookmarks, a tumbler, and a box of books! Click the link below to enter. rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/5…

Join us May 20 for SLJ Day of Dialog, the most anticipated librarian gathering of the spring 2021 publishing season—fully virtual and free to attend. vshow.on24.com/vshow/SLJDODS/…

Thank you for your extraordinary contributions to picture book collections around the world! akjeducation.com/products-searc… Photo: Jim Gipe Photographer

Picture books aren't just for kids! Find out how they can enhance learning for older students in our new blog. Got a favorite? Tell us! #Education #PictureBooks hubs.la/Q01VqPV00

The Connection Between Independent Reading and Academic Achievement hubs.la/Q01VQpCg0

What is the biggest obstacle you face when it comes to promoting a love for reading in your students? #educators #teachers #TeacherTalk #literacy #reading #classroom #CreatingReaders #ReadingCulture #GrowingReaders #LiteracyMatters

Who knew picture books could change the world? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ It's us. We knew. Read all about it in the latest AKJ blog: hubs.la/Q01Y-RDp0

Teachers, it’s time to get ready for Welcome Week! If you have never used DonorsChoose, you’ll get a guaranteed $50 donation by submitting your first project between August 20-26th. hubs.la/Q01_wlLL0

Teachers, looking for a fun way to get your students excited about reading? 📚 Host a Book Tasting event in your classroom! hubs.la/Q02176yz0 Our Book Tasting Playlist hubs.la/Q02176dW0

📅Teachers: Save the Date 📅 On September 20, DonorsChoose is celebrating #HispanicAndLatinxHeritageMonth by doubling donations on every project by Latino teachers and teachers at schools where most students are Latino. hubs.ly/Q02204W60

Celebrate #HispanicAndLatinxHeritageMonth by supporting local Latino teachers and students today. While funds last, donations to qualifying projects will get doubled! These funds will go fast, so don’t miss out: hubs.la/Q0220s9n0

Teachers, our community believes in the work you do and wants to help you make your students’ biggest dreams come true. On #GivingTuesday, donations to every DonorsChoose project will be matched at least 50%! Submit your classroom request ASAP: hubs.la/Q02b25dk0

It’s #GivingTuesday all across the world, but for students and teachers, it’s a school day! Make sure GivingTuesday finds a school in your neighborhood! Give to a school on DonorsChoose today and your donation will be matched at least 50%: hubs.la/Q02b2n6l0

Public school teachers, now is the perfect time to renew your classroom for 2024. On January 17, DonorsChoose will reveal a secret promo code that doubles donations, while funds last. Post a project by January 17: hubs.la/Q02gCgbS0

Congratulations to Traci Sorell who we had the pleasure of hosting at a recent book signing on THREE honor titles for the American Indian Youth Literature Award!

Our friend Pedro Martín - His amazing DEBUT title, Mexikid: well-deserved winner of the Pura Belpré Awards for both Youth Illustration and Children's Author, Odyssey Award Honor, and Newbery Honor Book!!! #Mexikid #alayma #PuraBelpre

Huge congratulations to Vashti Harrison for BIG, winner of this year's Caldecott Medal, and Dave Eggers, winner of the 2024 Newbery Medal for The Eyes & the Impossible! #caldecott #newbery #alayma

Here they are! The whole shebang, right here: hubs.la/Q02hjGSd0 Any of your favorites here? Any surprises? Tell us in the comments! #amayma #caldecott #newbery #awardwinners #fillthoseshelves #growingreaders #bestbooks