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May 2026


Hot Programs & Cool Reads—Summer is almost here!

It's summer reading time! High-quality summer programs foster creativity, promote reading skills, and help to prevent the summer slide. And, of course, reading in the summer often provides additional opportunities to read for enjoyment and discover new favorites. TeachingBooks is ready to enhance your summer reading activities with thoughtful resources curated to engage readers and connect them to the books and programs enjoyed in your community.

Explore these summer reading offerings for title ideas and rich, supporting resources!

Enjoy, and let us know what you're reading this summer!

Our best,
The TeachingBooks Team


Featured Booklist: Sora Sweet Reads

Featured Booklist books

Keep your students reading all summer with Sora Sweet Reads, a collection of free, simultaneous-use ebooks (and select audiobooks) that spans grades K-12. Need resources to promote these ebooks, engage families, and supplement your summer instruction? We've collected them all on TeachingBooks, listed by grade band.

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Meet-the-Author Recording: Front Desk with Kelly Yang

Author Kelly Yang and book Front Desk

Listen to author Kelly Yang discuss how her unique childhood experience of growing up in a motel influenced the first book in her series, Front Desk (Scholastic, 2018). Front Desk is the recipient of numerous awards including the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature.

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Summer Training Opportunities

TeachingBooks has a variety of training opportunities that meet your needs.

  • Check out our Webinar Spotlight series: 20-minute webinars on high-demand topics. You can register to watch live or receive the recording if you can't attend.
  • Share the new Webinar Spotlight flyer to spread the word to colleagues!
  • Explore the Webinar Archive and our Two-Minute Tutorials to learn more.

Reach out to our team with any questions!


Meet-the-Author Recording: How to Say Goodbye in Cuban with Daniel Miyares

Author Daniel Miyares and book How to Say Goodbye in Cuban

Daniel Miyares reflects on what shaped his highly recognized graphic novel memoir, How to Say Goodbye in Cuban (Random House, 2025). Celebrate Latino Books Month with this exclusive recording sure to engage and inspire young readers.

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Leveraging Nonfiction for All Learners with TeachingBooks

Webinar Spotlight

Elevate student interest in informational text with resources for book clubs, read alouds, story time, independent/required reading, and research. Leave this session with ready-to-use strategies, teaching ideas, and amazing titles to share with your community.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 1:00 CT

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