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W e love teachers! Let’s show our appreciation for the many wonderful educators in our life who have pushed us to be our very best with patience, optimism, and encouragement. Where would we be without them?
YOUTH Little ones will love these picture books about teachers who make a difference! Mr. S. by Monica Arnaldo This hilarious picture book highlights the many roles teachers play as a class of children enter the classroom on the first day to find the name Mr. S. on the board and a large sandwich on the teacher’s desk! As the day goes on and the debate rages about the possibility of a sandwich being the teacher, keep an eye on the window for another story entirely! Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year by Andrea Beaty As Lila moves to a new town, she worries about all the possible “what ifs.” Her new teacher invites Lila to help in the classroom, which gives her an opportunity to make friends and realize that the “what ifs” lead to new experiences. This lesson eventually carries her into her adulthood and inspires her own career choice: teaching! Because I Had a Teacher by Yamada Kobi This beautifully illustrated picture book
celebrates the many positive impacts a teacher has on their students. How will this unruly class make it through the school year? Find out in this chapter book! The Unteachables by Gordon Korman Anger management issues, misfits, delinquents, kids who’ve never learned a thing, that’s all this class is…and then they meet a teacher with an even worse attitude than theirs! When everyone has written them off, students and the teacher, can they find their own path to redemption? Kids will appreciate the humorous challenges of a first-year teacher in this illustrated graphic novel. Mr. Wolf’s Class, Volume 1 by Aron Nels Steinke This sweet and funny graphic novel follows first year teacher, Mr. Wolf, as he meets his wild new class. Watch out for chaos as personalities clash, show-and-tell gets out of hand, and a student even goes missing!
Learn about the true impact that a teacher can have on students in these non-fiction titles. Mary McLeod Bethune: A Great Teacher by Pat McKissack This wonderful biography celebrates the work and achievements of the incredible Mary McLeod Bethune, who not only taught but also fought to bring her students justice and equality from the classroom all the way to Washington D.C.! What Do Teachers Do All Day? by Emily Jankowski Mahoney Have you ever wondered what teachers do when you aren’t in class? This easy-reader non-fiction book gives a sneak peek into a few of the many behind-the-scenes tasks teachers do to help students succeed! TEENS AND TWEENS So often, teachers make a huge difference in the lives of teens, giving them confidence to face the world while staying true to themselves. Bluefish by Pat Schmatz Travis is missing his old home in the country, and he’s missing his old hound,
Book Corner is provided by librarians at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. To learn more about the libraries in East Baton Rouge Parish, visit ebrpl.com.
14 MAY2025 | BRPARENTS.COM
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