For National Teacher Appreciation Week, which takes place on May 4th–8th, we are sharing a collection of books about teaching, from personal stories that act as a guide for new or aspiring teachers to books that show the struggles teachers have endured. This collection includes books that display the importance of teaching and the influence of educators.
Books for National Teacher Appreciation Week
By Coll Rowe | May 1 2026 | General
Drawing on history, stories from teachers on the front lines, and decades of experience with America’s public schools, Randi Weingarten argues that teaching students to think critically is the key to defeating would-be dictators.
- Education > Educational Administration > Leadership
- Education > Educational Administration > Policy
- Education > Foundations > History of Education
- Education > Foundations > Philosophy of Education
- Education > Foundations > Sociology of Education
- History > Global Conflicts > World War II
- History > Topical History > History of Education
- Philosophy > Core Topics > Philosophy of Education
- Political Science > Introduction to Political Science > Political Ideologies
- Political Science > Introduction to Political Science > Political Sociology
- Political Science > Public Policy and Public Administration > Introduction to Public Policy
- Sociology > Social Institutions > Political Sociology
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- Education > Curriculum and Instruction by Subject > Writing Methods – Secondary (Grades 7-12)
- Education > Educational Administration > School Counseling
- English > Developmental English > Intermediate Reading (Grades 9-12)
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Social Science > Urban Studies
- Philosophy > Core Topics > Philosophy of Education
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From leaders on the front lines of the battle for academic freedom in higher education, an empowering collection on fighting back against anti-CRT policies, book banning, and more.
- Education > Foundations > History of Education
- History > Period History: U.S. > America in the 20th Century (1900-1945)
- History > Race and Gender Studies > History of Women in America
- History > Topical History > History of Education
- History > Topical History > History of Women
- History > U.S. History > African American
- History > U.S. History > History of Women
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > African American History
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > African American Studies
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A memoir of the life-changing friendship between an idealistic young teacher and her gifted student, jailed for murder in the Mississippi Delta.
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction > Student Teaching
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction by Subject > Reading and Literacy – Secondary (Grades 7-12)
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction by Subject > Writing Methods – Secondary (Grades 7-12)
- Education > Foundations > Sociology of Education
- English > Comparative Literature: American > Asian American Memoir
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > African American Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Social Science > American Studies
- Sociology > Criminal Justice > Juvenile Delinquency
- Sociology > Criminal Justice > Specialized Courses
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > First-Year Experience
- Criminal Justice > Ethics in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice > Juvenile Justice
- Legal and Paralegal Studies > Legal Studies > Poverty
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A landmark work that weaves captivating stories about the past, present, and personal into an inspiring vision for how America can educate immigrant students.
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction > Bilingual Education / ESL
- Education > Foundations > History of Education
- Education > Foundations > Introduction / Foundations of Education
- Education > Foundations > Multicultural Education
- Education > Foundations > Sociology of Education
- English > Comparative Literature > Immigrant and Refugee Literature
- History > Topical History > History of Education
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By the acclaimed author of Moxie, a funny, big-hearted adult debut that is at once an ode to educators, a timely glimpse at today’s pressing school issues, and a tender character study, following a sprawling cast of teachers, administrators, and staff at a Texas high school.
- Education > Foundations > History of Education
- Education > Foundations > Introduction / Foundations of Education
- Education > Foundations > Sociology of Education
- History > Topical History > History of Education
- Philosophy > Core Topics > Philosophy of Education
- Political Science > Public Policy and Public Administration > Introduction to Public Policy
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- Education > Early Childhood Education > Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
- Education > Early Childhood Education > Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Education > Early Childhood Education > Literacy & Language Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Education > Early Childhood Education > Literature in Early Childhood Education
- Education > Early Childhood Education > Multicultural Education in Early Childhood
- Education > Early Childhood Education > Parenting
- Education > Foundations > Introduction / Foundations of Education
- Education > Foundations > Multicultural Education
- Education > Foundations > Sociology of Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > African American Studies
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An award-winning journalist and literacy advocate provides a clear, step-by-step guide to helping your child thrive as a reader and a learner.
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction by Subject > Reading and Literacy – Children's Literature
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction by Subject > Reading and Literacy Methods – Elementary (Grades K-5)
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction by Subject > Reading and Literacy Methods – General (Grades K-12)
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction by Subject > Reading and Literacy Methods – Middle School (Grades 4-8)
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction by Subject > Reading and Literacy – Reading Assessment, Diagnosis, & Remediation
- Education > Early Childhood Education > Cognitive Development
- Education > Early Childhood Education > Literacy & Language Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Education > Early Childhood Education > Literature in Early Childhood Education
- Education > Early Childhood Education > Parenting
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Family Studies and Human Development > Cognitive Development
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Family Studies and Human Development > Parenting
- Psychology > Developmental Psychology > Cognitive Development
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