According to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, almost one out of every four students will experience some form of bullying this year.
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, which is an ideal time for teachers and administrators to join forces with parents, community groups and national organizations to reaffirm the importance of anti-bullying lessons and […]
Several years ago, I picked up a book 100% because of its dramatic cover. On the cover was a scuba diver in yellow to red waters with a thought bubble asking, “How could we let this happen?” As I began reading, I found not only captivating design and illustrations, but also an interesting book about […]
Imaginary companions are making a real impact, even for those of us who can’t see them. Parents and caregivers across the country are setting extra places for them at the table, buckling them into empty seats in the car, and hoping against hope that they don’t accidentally sit on them. We may want to keep […]
Last summer, Lynda Mullaly Hunt revealed the cover of her second novel, Fish in a Tree (Grades 5-8, Level W, Lexile 550). She described the book as, “…a love letter to teachers—to one in particular—and to all others like him.” She had me hooked by the second sentence. I am pretty sure I ordered the […]
A good book has a protagonist that you cheer for. Some titles have such compelling antagonists (making you root for the hero even more!) that they stick with you long after you’ve finished the story.
Here’s a list of some quite despicable school bullies in literature that have helped shape our favorite heroes:
Harriet the Spy by […]
Bullying has been in the national spotlight for years, but unfortunately, incidents remain. These titles offer opportunities for students of all ages to find support and strategies to counteract bullying.
Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry (Grades P-3)
At its heart, Stick and Stone is a charming story about friendship. Stick and Stone are both alone, until […]
We all have vivid memories of bullying in school whether we were directly involved or on the sidelines as a bystander. Now as teachers, we have a responsibility to educate children about this hot topic. Bullying is repeated, aggressive behavior involving an imbalance of power. It occurs at all ages, and we can make a […]
Booksource Book Club invites you to read George by Alex Gino when released on August 25, 2015 along with us. We’ll post our discussion later this month where you can join the conversation.
BE WHO YOU ARE. When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she’s not a boy. She […]
In honor of Stand Up for Girls, some of Booksource’s strong and powerful women have chosen the female characters who inspire them.
Molly Lou Melon from Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon (Grades P-3) Chosen by Jessica Langan
“Molly Lou Melon has always been an inspiration to me. She is one of the most confident little girls I’ve […]
When it comes to book fever, we’ve found that laughter is often the best medicine. These humorous, best-selling titles will have students laughing out loud as they turn the pages.
Elephants Cannot Dance! (Grades P-2)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever (Grades 4-7, Lexile 1060)
I’ve Lost My Hippopotamus (Grades K-5)
Parts (Grades P-3)
Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes (Grades […]
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