Discover ideas for including TeachingBooks resources in library programs for children.

• Use the Scientists in the Field series as a framework for a STEM program or program series. The Scientists in the Field series page has all the titles in one place and individual title have resources that can be integrated into programs.
  • Meet-the-Author Movies with Sy Montgomery
  • Activities for The Mighty Mars Rovers: The Incredible Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity
  • Activities for Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird
  • Activities for The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans

• Introduce readers to the creators of their favorite titles with new author Shelf Cards! From any author page, select “Share this Page” and then the Shelf Card option.
  • Print and add to your library shelves or displays to help put faces and voices to the names.
  • Create an author trivia scavenger hunt, and have young patrons hunt down facts about authors, using the author Shelf Cards.

• Share digital programming this winter, when patrons might need more activities to keep them busy at home. Explore our list of titles with Digital Escape Rooms. Use the grade level filters to identify the best escape rooms for a particular audience and easily share with families. Or use these Digital Escape Rooms as inspiration for in-person escape rooms!

• Celebrate Percy Jackson! Plan a Lightning Thief program with these activities:
  • Play Capture the Flag and design a team flag
  • Write your own myth or create your own Greek god
  • Hear directly from Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series in this Meet-the-Author Recording