It’s summertime and there is nothing better than a good book! Most of us busy moms and teachers do not take time to enjoy reading, with exception to the bedtime stories you read to your kids each night.
Summer is a great time to read for your own enjoyment! Whether it’s a good beach read or professional development you deserve to enjoy reading a great book!
I’ve put together a list of my top 10 books for parents and teachers to read over the summer!
Favorite 5 Fiction Books
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE –The New York Times Book Review calls it “a painfully beautiful first novel that is at once a murder mystery, a coming-of-age narrative and a celebration of nature.”
My book club read it years ago and now we are all reading it again before the movie comes out!
God Spare The Girls by Kelsey McKinney
Two sisters in Texas learn their father, a famous pastor, isn’t who he seems. Abigail and Caroline have to decide whether to forgive or forget in this powerful coming-of-age novel. If you love lyrical prose, this one’s for you.
People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry
Alex and Poppy are best friends, and for the past ten years, they’ve taken a trip together. Then Poppy screwed up, and things changed. Now, she’s convinced Alex to go on one more trip and can make things right. Or can she? This is the ultimate summer beach read of 2021.
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
I read this book about 20 years ago and decided to read it again before watching the movie that was released on Amazon Prime. It was as good today as it was all those years ago.
A life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love. When Angel meets Michael Hosea, a man who seeks his Father’s heart in everything. Michael Hosea obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, day by day, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation until, despite her resistance her frozen heart begins to thaw.
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
Under the Whispering Door is fantasy… it will change the way you think about… A lot of things.
This book with leave you laughing, crying, scared, and curious, You will not be able to wait to turn the page! What a story. Bravo, TJ Klune. I’m a BIG FAN.
Favorite 5 Non-Fiction Books
Atomic Habits by James Clear
In this guide, you’ll discover why habits matter and the three mindsets you can use to create them. You’ll then learn how habits form and the four keys to changing yours. You will also learn how to continue improving habits you’ve implemented. Also, you will examine how other psychologists and experts approach habit formation, and we’ll explore how Clear’s theories either align with or differ from theirs.
Slow Down! Children are Learning by Erin Mengeu
Every teacher and parent can take something away from this book!
It teaches practical strategies that focus on areas of developmental growth: Executive Function, Growth Mindset, Sensory Integration, Motor Development, Handwriting, and Foundational Literacy Skills.
Implementing these practical strategies will help you children develop the skills necessary for learning and create physically, emotionally, and mentally healthy learners.
Unselfie by Michelle Borba
This must read could change your kids life! UnSelfie by Dr. Michele Borba explains what parents and educators MUST do to combat the growing empathy crisis among children today—including a 9-step empathy-building program with tips to guide kids from birth through college, and beyond.
Kids Deserve It! by Todd Nesloney and Adam Welcome
Todd and Adam encourage you to think big and make learning fun and meaningful for students. While you’re at it, you just might rediscover why you became an educator in the first place. Learn why you should be calling parents to praise your students (and employees). Discover ways to promote family interaction and improve relationships for kids at school and at home. Be inspired to take risks, shake up the status quo, and be a champion for your students.
Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle by Dr. Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski, DMA
It seems everyone is overwhelmed and burnout more than ever. If you’re trying to understand burnout and what you can do to feel better, this is the book for you. You’ll learn about the biological stress cycle and why rest, human connection, and befriending your inner critic are keys to recovering and preventing burnout. You deserve to unlock your stress!
Teach Better Bookshelf
If you are a teacher looking for some great books to read over the summer or anytime, you will want to check out the books endorsed by the Teach Better Team. I feel honored to have mine listed there! Check out there bookshelf here!
I’d love to hear what books your chose to read this summer! I hope you have taken time to enjoy reading this summer. And it’s always a bonus if the books you read help you to be a little better each day so that you can BE THEIR DIFFERENCE!
ENJOY BEING THEIR DIFFERENCE,
