Company: Teacher Created Materials
Name of the Product or Initiative: Addy's Chair to Everywhere Picture Book
Describe the new product/initiative:
This whimsical picture book celebrates children's imagination and inclusive play
What prompted this initiative?
Disability representation: the main character is disabled and uses a wheelchair
What need does this fill for the end user?
Story helps the reader see the whole child, which includes but isn't limited to her wheelchair
What is the cost to the end user?
$18.99
What makes your product unique?
Features a disabled main character who uses a wheelchair, allowing readers to see the whole child.
Where can people learn more?
https://www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/families/p/addys-chair-to-everywhere/135131/
Click here for brochure
Name of the Product or Initiative: Hello, Beech Tree Children's picture book
Based on real events, a kindergarten class in Brooklyn pays homage to their beloved lost beech tree
Incorporates community action, creative expression, collaboration, and environmental conservation.
Kindergarten class honors a tree by writing stories and poems, creating art, and planting a new tree
https://www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/families/p/hello-beech-tree/930748/
Name of the Product or Initiative: Dear Dad, Love Nelson Children's Picture Book
A boy's letters to his incarcerated father help them stay connected even while they're apart.
One in 12 children in the US-or about 5.7 million children-has had an incarcerated parent
Opens conversation re: emotional responses and situations kids with incarcerated parents face.
$17.99
The author has several family members impacted by the criminal legal system.
https://www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/families/p/dear-dad-love-nelson-the-story-of-one-boy-and-his-incarcerated-father/899862/
Click here for more details.
Name of the Product or Initiative: Paula's Patches Book
Problem-solver Paula patches her pants—and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.
A common occurrence for many children teaches with a story
Can be used to start discussions of consumerism, throwaway culture, and fast fashion.
Story includes themes of financial stress, resilience, problem-solving, and empathy
https://www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/families/p/paulas-patches/899880/
Company: Orca Book Publishers
Name of the Product or Initiative: Orca's "Born Accessible" Ebook Program
Orca's new "born accessible" ebooks reach more readers with whatever format they need or want.
This is the latest effort we are making to ensure young readers have every opportunity to read.
Our accessible ebooks enrich the reading experience for those with a range of accessibility needs.
There is no additional cost to end users.
Customizable text and layout Described images Screen reader and text-to-speech friendly ARIA roles
https://www.orcabook.com/Accessible-Ebooks
Name of the Product or Initiative: Little Laugh and Learn Series
Self-help, kid-style! Handy guides for kids ages 6 to 9 to tote anywhere and boost their skills.
Most self help titles written for parents and not for the kids. Wanted empowering series for kids.
Advice and silly jokes help with everything, from overcoming teasing to learning to be a friend.
Written specifically for kids beginning to read independently to boost their skills.
https://www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/families/search/?term=little+laugh+and+learn
Click here for more details
Name of the Product or Initiative: Exploration Storytime Series
49 titles across Fiction Books, Traditional Songs & Poems, and Nonfiction Wordless.
One series to enhance cognitive, social, and emotional growth. And prepare kids for kindergarten.
Complete series for family reading engagement during storytime and reading skills for kindergarten.
$9.99 per title. Thematic sets available.
Perfect for classroom, library, or home settings. There is book for all styles of storytime
Company: Beanstalk Books / Junior Learning
Name of the Product or Initiative: Decodable Chapter Books
Describe the new product/initiative: Decodable Reader - Chapter Books.
We have seen a need for decodable texts in a larger book format that will appeal to older readers.
What is the cost to the end user? $29.99
https://beanstalkbooks.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=chapter
Click here for sale sheet
Company: Storyshares
Name of the Product or Initiative: Decodable Chapter Books for High School Students
Describe the new product/initiative: This series includes 39 decodable texts across 8 chapter books.
To give high school students culturally relevant decodable texts at their skill and interest levels.
For students, this series allows them to read a book independently, perhaps for the first time!
The series costs $159.99. An intervention set (6 copies) costs $865.99.
https://shop.storyshares.org/products/high-school-decodables-kit-complete-series-educator-companion
Educational Book & Media Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.
P.O. Box 3363, Warrenton, VA 20188 Ph. 540-318-7770 admin@edupaperback.org