June 2026

Books! Books! Books! Play! Play! Play!

Summer is a great time to tap into fun on TeachingBooks! Try our book-related games that engage readers, reinforce memory, and excite students of all ages. Share them with families or load them up on library computers for summer school. Save them for the fall as back-pocket bell-ringers. They are great played by individuals or small groups, and you'll find something here for everyone.

Each of these games can be played for favorite books, or you can select titles of interest based on grade levels, cultural experiences, genres, and more. Let us know how you're using games with your readers!

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Meet-the-Author Recording: Caterpillar Summer with Gillian McDunn

Author Gillian McDunn and book Caterpillar Summer

Listen to author Gillian McDunn describe how her own childhood and family experiences inspired Caterpillar Summer (Bloomsbury, 2019). In this middle grade coming-of-age novel, a last-minute change of plans leads to one memorable summer for two siblings.

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Featured Booklist: Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens, 2011-2026

Round out your Pride Month programming with titles recommended by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table of the American Library Association. The Rainbow List offers an array of suggestions including picture books, nonfiction, and novels. Find the best titles for your readers and support them with TeachingBooks resources.

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Plug into Nonfiction with TeachingBooks!
(Part 1)

Instruction that infuses nonfiction titles supports the development of reading and research skills, comprehension, persuasive writing, and much, much more. TeachingBooks resources facilitate the seamless integration of these rich bodies of texts to bring a love of nonfiction to ALL readers!

Increase Access to Nonfiction Titles

Tap into the breadth of nonfiction titles on TeachingBooks and bring up-to-date content across a plethora of topics to your literary spaces.
Bring these books to life with author and book resources like this book trailer for They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.
Spark conversation and inquiry with resources for titles within and beyond your physical collection like this Meet-the-Author Recording with Shane Burcaw on Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability.

America250 on TeachingBooks

Join and learn how TeachingBooks supports and commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Browse books and lists by grade level and dive into multimedia resources for titles: author interviews, games, activities, discussion guides, and more! Create your own lists and share resources for titles in displays and on social media and entice readers while building deeper connections to the books!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 TIME 1:00 CT

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Meet-the-Author Movie: Yuyi Morales on Illustrating Mexican Folk Tales

In this classic Meet-the-Author Movie, listen as author and illustrator Yuyi Morales discusses the influence of her childhood in Mexico on her art and writing. Many of Morales' works center on Mexican history, folk tales, and family life. She has received several commendations including the Pura Belpré Award and the Caldecott Honor.

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