#AuthorsLoveTeachers Giveaway 2024
Hello there, teachers and school librarians. This is for you – another #AuthorsLoveTeachers giveaway because we see you and appreciate you and want you to know that.
A giveaway on Twitter, in the grand scheme things, is not a big deal; I realize it’s a small gesture. But the authors here answered my call with enthusiasm. “Of course I’d love to help celebrate teachers!” There’s a lot of love here. Respect and admiration. Good wishes and gratitude.
Those of you who “know my story” know that, as a kid, I had teachers who changed the course of my life. I write to you today because of those people. Education was not just a career to them; it was a calling. And, nowadays, this calling to education is one heck of a hard job.
I’ve thought those teachers who saved me heroic since I was a sixth grader. In September of that year, I thought I was nothing. I was told I wouldn’t amount to anything and I had begun to buy into it. I’d made all kinds of assumptions about myself and my future. Until my sixth grade teacher, Mr. Christy, took me under his wing and made a point to change my perceptions of who I was and what I could do.
And there were other times, too, when I could have fallen hard; but it was the hands of my teachers who caught me. A science teacher in middle school. Both an algebra teacher and an English teacher in high school. They helped me know what success felt like and made me want more of it. They helped me think long term and find direction. And I write to each of you today because of them.
Those teachers saved me. Never doubt that. The power of a teacher is grand. But the power of a beloved and respected teacher is truly extraordinary.
And I bet that you are extraordinary.
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******DIRECTIONS REGARDING HOW TO ENTER ARE AT THE END OF THE POST…
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****THANK YOU, FELLOW CREATIVES!**** There is NO WAY I could do this without the support, kindness, and generosity of the many authors and/or illustrators who have donated.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to EACH and EVERY ONE of you!!!
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And NOW, without further adieu…Here are the BOOKS OF 2024!!
Rules: ***Giveaway ends on Tuesday, February 20 at 11:59PM. Winner will be announced the following day.
ENTER by Retweeting with hashtag #AuthorsLoveTeachers. Also, please comment on this blog. We’d love to hear about anything you’d like to tell us. Perhaps you could write about a teacher who meant a lot to you as a young learner. Why did you become a teacher? There are no rules regarding what you share. (NO pressure to be long!) PLEASE INCLUDE your Twitter handle or e-mail so I can find you if you win!
1) This is to show our appreciation for teachers and librarians, specifically. Therefore, the winner MUST have a school mailing address and be presently employed at that school.
***2) We know that teachers do not always get the appreciation they deserve. (They deserve parades and planets named after them.) This giveaway is a reminder that WE appreciate you. Yes—we write the books, but YOU are in the trenches every day. YOU get the books into the hands of children. Together, we create life-long readers.
And for that…we are most grateful.
Thank you.
STRONG SHOULDERS 
This is so generous! I love getting amazing books into the hands of our readers.
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Yippee!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you for the opportunity to give these away to students! @librarycoac2016
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Thank you for being an ally in spreading the joy of reading for my kids at home and kids in my classroom! @mr_podo
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This warms my heart as a teacher! I never knew I should be an Educator but my whole life showed that I was to be one! Educators that changed my life were my Psych/Comparative Religion/AP Psych teacher, Beyke. We get to work together multiple times throughout the year now. The
Other teacher who changed my life was my Student Council Advisor, Caylor, truly helping me become a Leader, which is why I run my school’s Student Council Club now. @learnteachmoore / nicholas.moore@cobbk12.org
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What an amazing collection of books!
@missvslp
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I love helping students build book joy!
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Thank YOU for all you do for teachers and students. Your generosity and talent are remarkable!
I teach fourth grade in Maryland and love connecting kids with books that they might hopefully love, that will help them through a tough time, or that will show them something new.
I knew I wanted to be a teacher in kindergarten because of my teacher, Mrs. Kendro. I have vivid memories from her class at just five years old—festive clothes and earrings for every holiday or occasion, patience and kindness, and a relationship that continues now, almost 35 years later.
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity! What an amazing collection of books and all the great creators behind them!
-Becky Kidd
@MrsBKiddFCPS
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Many teachers made a difference in my life. It was the only thing I ever wanted to be when I grew up. I am privileged to reach in a wonderful school with fantastic colleagues who care about kids. They inspire me and encourage me to keep going when things are tough. @amybrownlee93
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We are so grateful for all the book love! Thank you for sponsoring this giveaway each year.
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This is incredible! Thanks for the chance!!!
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I will always be inspired by my middle school ELA teacher, Ruth Cassedy. She valued reading aloud and never missed a day reading to us. @destinylawyer
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Thank you so much for the opportunity!! @lostitbad
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What a great opportunity. My middle school ELA teacher is why I became a teacher and now I teach 7th grade ELA! @@mscrocker108
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I’m thankful to the authors whose books inspired my love of reading as I was growing up. Now that I’m a teacher, it allows me the opportunity to guide the next generation on their journey of being diverse readers! @carovela517
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My 5th grade teacher just loved me unconditionally and was my greatest support. When I became a teacher my first classroom was that classroom and it gave me the courage to be the best teacher possible. I think she is the reason I am still a 5th grade teacher. #MrsGteach5th
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As a kid, I went to a tiny school with no library – some of my favorite memories are of the weekly walks we would take as a whole school to our local public library! My teachers valued reading enough to put in the extra effort to get books in our hands, and I try to do the same for my students today!
@mrsbabichkipla
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Thank you for this extremely generous and thoughtful opportunity. Here is my teacher appreciation story. I didn’t come from a stable home & was raised by my grandparents. Many teachers played an important role in my life, but one that I remember fondly was my 10th grade English teacher. I didn’t think I had any kind of special bond w/ her, or that she even liked me. I didn’t think she didn’t like, just that she was perhaps indifferent to me. When I was in 11th grade my grandmother unexpectedly passed away & it was unbelievably difficult for me b/c then I basically had no one. I played a couple of different sports & was on the basketball team. I had never had anyone come to any of my games & one Saturday afternoon my teacher from 10th grade was at the game, which was an odd sight. I found out that she was there for me & even brought me a gift. I was shocked & unbelievably touched. I remember going into the locker room & crying b/c I was so overwhelmed w/ gratitude. I’ll never forget her kind gesture.
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This is such a beautiful gesture. I can’t think of a nicer way to show appreciation. I’m touched. Thank you so much!
@CarolineNCarr
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What an awesome collection of books. I love reading to my students- it’s our favourite activity. Thank you for this opportunity! @catteach
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This is an amazing collection of books. Being a teacher is one of the most challenging yet one of the most rewarding jobs. I could not imagine doing anything else.
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Thank you for being so generous & thoughtful toward educators – and their students! I was able recently to re-start a library for my middle school students, and it is abundantly clear that having physical access to books makes a huge difference in helping kids read. A giveaway like this brings more reading opportunities to students, and that’s what education is (or should be) about. So thank you!
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(Forgot to include: @DrTLovesBooks)
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This is such a wonderfully generous opportunity with a gorgeous collection that I would love to add to my school library. This is my 20th year in education and my 2nd year as a school librarian. There’s nothing like finding *the* book for a reader!
@sanditeach4fun
branns@rsu5.org
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Thank you for this opportunity. I teach ELA and love getting books into my students hands. I became a teacher to make a difference. @TurlsA18
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Thank you so very much for putting this together. My students will be so excited to hear that o have entered us in this awesome chance of possibly winning these great books for our library. Appreciate the time and effort from you on this event again!
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Wrapping up 30 years in education this year and the most influential part of my career has been connecting with the kidlit community. I have grown as a teacher, as a reader, and as a human by knowing authors and illustrators. I am grateful for all of you and look forward to continuing my passion for reading and connecting with readers in new ways in retirement. Thank you for this incredible opportunity!
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I’m so grateful for this opportunity and the generosity of the community of authors. As an elementary school librarian I welcome any chance to get new books to put in my students’ hands! Every day I try to honor the legacy of Mrs. Barnes, a school librarian who took a chance on a tiny, timid 2nd grade bookworm. ❤️📚
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What a wonderful opportunity you are organizing! I had so many teachers throughout the years that believed in me, but when thinking back to the ones who most inspired me to teach it would be my second and third grade teachers. They were both young and new and so enthusiastic. They made every single activity so much fun! Thank you again!
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This story is so touching! Thank you for doing this amazing giveaway ♥️ Twitter @cait_goode
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This is such an incredible giveaway! I have loved (almost) every minute of my 21 years teaching. It is the best job ever!
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#AuthorsLoveTeachers #TeachersAndLibrariansLoveAuthors Thanks for all you do to support our readers and us.
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Thank you for supporting teachers and librarians! There is nothing better than finding a book that connects with a student, to see their excitement for reading grow and the hunger for more. I have one student who knows I have ordered a book that I thought he might he enjoy – he is constantly checking to see if it has come in yet!
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Having a wide variety of books available to students is so incredibly important, especially in our current climate. Thank you for helping teachers provide these to deserving students!
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Wow! This is such an amazing giveaway and we all appreciate the shoutout!
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I truly believe that stories connect us and that books save lives. As a school librarian, I am grateful to play a role in connecting children to stories that fulfill them, make them feel seen, and inspire them.
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Thank you for the opportunity! I’m a school library media specialist and love that my job lets me share the joy of reading with so many young people.
@LoriTecler
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I became a teacher because of two women—my mother, who was also my Kindergarten teacher, and my second grade teacher, Mrs. Cross. My mother instilled a love of learning in us. Mrs. Cross believed that we could truly learn and excel at anything, and often proved it to doubters. A blue ribbon given to me by Mrs. Cross in my classroom today to remind me of the teacher I want to be.
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So many wonderful books shown! As a high school teacher, any books help my students – some they enjoy by themselves, some they share with their families or friends. Love the variety.
@rebeccadunnell
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So many good books! Can’t wait to get my hands them!
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I don’t remember who exactly gave me my love of reading, but I try to be that person for my students!!! Love books!
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Though a teacher now, it wasn’t teachers that changed my life, but rather books, and I’d love to share these with our kids. (@LRSpig)
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This is amazing!! Thank you for the opportunity to get these amazing books in kids’ hands! After being a classroom teacher for 15 years, now I’m on year two of being an elementary librarian. I’ve had some very influential teachers and coworkers over the years, especially my elementary teachers and my elementary librarian. I love that I am able to stay connected with them through social media! My Twitter is @surummy.
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I am so blessed to be a teacher and a librarian for so so so many years. It was teachers who believed in me more than I believed in myself. Somehow I always knew I wanted to teach when I watched my older brother struggle with a learning disability long before special ed was a thing. His struggles were deemed disciplinary issues and it broke my heart for him. I have been a teacher of many things but my passion was teaching writing and helping kids discover voice and heart in their own pieces. It’s been a joy, an honor and a dream to teach. Being a librarian is magical. Seeing the joy and excitement when a child reads their first book, first chapter book, finds a perfect author, genre, series is just magical. I loved and have loved what I did and do! Beyond blessed.
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These books are amazing! I am familiar with some and would love to learn more about the others. Sharing my love of reading with my students makes my heart happy! My Twitter handle is: @DPatron5
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I love seeing how many authors want to support us as teachers and librarians – thank you! I just got home from student-led conferences with our middle schoolers, and cannot tell you how many times I was talking with a student and family and said, “Wait just a minute. I’m going to run up to the library and grab you a book. Don’t go anywhere! I’ll be right back!” Next year, I’m bringing a cart! 💗
Twitter handle is @StWencLibrary
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I’ve always been inspired by my Kindergarten teacher for making learning fun and my third grade teacher for opening my eyes to the world of possibilities in books! I’ve been teaching for 26 years now, mostly at the elementary level because of them both.
@Melady2000
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I became a librarian bc I loved reading books with my own son and I often helped his friends find books. I thought I could help more kids find books they loved.
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My Twitter is skfields
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This is my 33rd year teaching fourth and fifth graders. While the challenges of teaching have certainly increased since I first started in this profession, the joy of watching my students become excited when they learn something new or conquer a challenge will forever be magical.
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This is such an amazing thing! Thank you for doing this and thank you to all the authors and/or illustrators.
Growing up it was never in my plans to become an educator, but it has been the most rewarding experience and the best decision I have ever made.
@profe_isern
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Still remember the teacher who made an impact on my life many years ago and hold that memory close to my heart. Helps me get through those tough teaching days as a reminder that we make a difference and kids need us.
@t.shaw88
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Thank you for supporting teachers! The books here are all so amazing. @molson414
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Thank you for doing this amazing giveaway every year. There are some absolutely amazing titles included in the list.
My most memorable teacher was my 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Kosanovich. My family moved a ton when I was a kid and I ended up going to 4 different elementary schools. Painfully shy and blessed with a stutter and a speech impediment, I never spoke up in class. However, Mrs. K was so patient with me and so encouraging. She knew that I had something to say and contribute even if I couldn’t always get the words out. She was the absolute best.
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Wow! What an amzing giveaway! I love being a teacher and hope I can be the kind of teacher my littles aspire to be!
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Thank you so much to all the generous authors providing books for this giveaway! It is amazing! I love being a librarian and connecting students with new books to love.
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This is such a generous giveaway! Thank you for everything you do to get amazing books into kids’ hands!
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So many great books here! There’s something for everyone. Your support of teachers is much appreciated. It’s a rewarding job, but not always easy. One of the joys is sharing books with kids.
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These books are incredible and there is something for everyone to enjoy! Ever since I began school I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. I am so grateful for the amazing teachers that inspired me, taught me, and helped me develop a love of learning. While this is only my first year as an educator, I hope that I can have a similar positive impact on many students throughout my career. Being a teacher is challenging, however, seeing a student proud of their accomplishments or talking about the books they are reading reminds me that it’s all worth it! Thank you all for thinking about and supporting teachers!
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Teachers and books definitely shaped me into the educator I am today. Thank you for organizing such an amazing giveaway!
@Ms_Smith6
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I was just telling the story yesterday about the time Lynda surprised our entire 5th grade all 20 classes, almost 500 kids, who just finished reading Fish in a Tree by showing up unannounced at our middle school!! They lost their minds. It was incredible!! She is incredible!! This is incredible!!!
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I was inspired by a handful of my own teachers to go into the teaching profession. Ive now been teaching long enough to be inspired by my colleagues and new teachers! @erinvarley
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Thank you for doing this…all of these look amazing and I’d love to add them to our library’s collection! My 4th grade teacher, Ms.Allen, is the reason I became a teacher. Her kindness & compassion meant the world to me and I hope I give that back to our students as they enter the library. @TBolts_Library
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Being a Librarian has always been a gift to me! I get to bring the beautiful stories of these amazing authors to life for our students. It is the best profession in the world! I love bringing the adventure to children and getting them excited about reading!
Churchk@wilkes.k12.nc.us
Karyn Church
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I am so lucky to be an ELA teacher. I love sharing books with kids, and I feel honored that they share their ideas and writing with me. My parents were my best teachers because they put great books in my hands.
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I owe my career to my childhood fondness for books. I didn’t want to be a teacher or librarian when I grew up, but an opportunity to work in a school library presented itself, and because I had always loved books, I took a shot. Twenty-four years and three degrees later, I’m still here hoping that my students leave me with their own fondness for books and stories.
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First, thank you all so much for this amazing opportunity! I became a reading specialist because I believe that books have the power to change us. We are so in need of empathy and understanding, and books are the entryway to having difficult discussions in safe spaces. Literacy is the key!
@GreenReads4Fun
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For 21 years, I spent time in the MG ELA classroom encouraging a love of read while teaching the content. For the past six years, I’ve been encouraging the love of reading as a school library media specialist. This is such a fantastic giveaway! Thank you all for wanting to thank teachers and librarians!! 💜
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@emroo92 ☺️
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As a librarian and language arts teacher thank you for this give away. Giving students books and time to read is so important! I always knew I was going to become a teacher. I love working with children.
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What an amazing collection of books! As a former teacher and currently a school librarian, I’m still inspired by and learning from my colleagues and administrators. There’s always room to grow. As an avid reader I know how valuable these books are for our students. Thank you for the opportunity!
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What an incredible list of titles. My mom taught reading and I saw the difference she Made and wanted to follow and do the same. @krich312
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What an amazing list of titles…Lynda and all the donating authors are amazingly generous! I am a lover of books and a lover of children….teaching allows me to combine the two each and every day. Thanks to Mrs. Merrill, Mrs. Lane, and Mrs. Maxwell who inspired me to become a teacher!!
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Thank you for putting together this amazing opportunity.
❤️📚🎁
@dawoodru
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Thank You so much for this opportunity! Would love to share with my Kinder kiddos. @SalcidoPk
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So many great books…so many amazing authors. Thank you Lynda and to all of the amazing authors who are donating books. This is an amazing opportunity to get books into the hands of students. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Jason Lewis
@jasontes5th
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Thank you for putting together this giveaway. What an amazing list of books! I became an English teacher because of my 11th grade English teacher/journalism advisor. She encouraged us to take risks in our writing, always made sure we had proper grammar and punctuation, and loved every single one of us. Unfortunately, she passed away about 10 years ago but I did get to share a paper about her that I wrote in college before she passed. Thank you again for always supporting educators and for writing the books kids need!
Jenn Martin
@6thelateacher
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I love seeing this giveaway every year, and would be thrilled if I won! I became a school librarian with the hope of inspiring and nurturing new readers (and writers). Many teachers throughout my childhood cultivated my own love of books and writing – Mrs. Rapinchuk, Mrs. Altman, Mrs. Spock, to name a few. Jennifer Stewart @CarterTradLMC
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It is so nice to be appreciated! Ours schools don’t always have a budget for these expenses or experiences so we are very thankful!!!
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I always wanted to be a teacher. My kindergarten and first grade teachers were incredible. They say you teach the grades that most impacted you. I’ve only taught kindergarten and first. This is my 33rd year. I love sharing great books with my students. ❤️
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This is a lovely idea to support teachers. I teach students who struggle with social interactions and reading is one of our best ways to be social together and to practice perspective taking and empathy! I feel so lucky to teach and to learn from my kids everyday!
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My favorite thing to do is read with my students! I am a 5th grade teacher, and I spend 10 minutes every day reading a picture book aloud to my kiddos. Having a classroom rich in literature is so important to me! These texts would be an incredible addition. @mrsguynes5th
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS @mrsguynes5th . You and your students are the winners of the 2024 #AuthorsLoveTeachers giveaway! HOORAY!!! Please DM me with your school mailing information. THANK YOU for ALL you do for kids each day ❤
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It’s 11:25 PM AK time … not sure if that counts or not? I wanted to come and say thank you for this giveaway chance! I still remember listening to my second grade teacher reading Charlotte’s Web. Made an impression on me that remains to this day. I’m a librarian with an amazing school, and would love to share these with my students. Much appreciation for all you do!
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I would love to receive this for my class library! 😍🥰
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS @mrsguynes5th . You and your students are the winners of the 2024 #AuthorsLoveTeachers giveaway! HOORAY!!! Please DM me with your school mailing information. THANK YOU for ALL you do for kids each day ❤
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