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Welcome! The grade levels and ages listed here are estimates, simply meant to guide you. You know your kids and students best—every reader grows at their own pace. Many books are wonderfully universal and work well across multiple age groups, and some titles remain a perfect fit for readers who may still be developing their skills, especially with a bit of guidance or support. And remember: nonfiction picture books can be powerful tools at any age—even in high school—as supplements, mentor texts, or just great stories worth encountering. Thank you for sharing books with young people, embracing beautifully diverse stories, and keeping the magic of reading alive.

Feel free to use and share any of the educator materials provided here—just kindly credit Room 228, and please note that none of our resources are permitted for resale. Read away!

Educator Guide for Deepfake by Sarah Darer Littman

Right on time, Littman’s book explores what happens when the truth seems right beyond your fingertips and students’ lives get disrupted by algorithms. Through this guide, students will be able to explore and discuss how our world is shaped by the technology we create. Topics range from digital citizenship to competition in schools. What happens when we put our trust in what we see, but forget that all we see may not be real?

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Teacher’s Guide on Steve Sheinkin’s BOMB for Roaring Brook Press

Looking for great nonfiction for your classroom? Look no further. Great for Language Arts and History classrooms. Spies, plotting, risk-taking and deceit – what else could your students want in a classroom read?

You don’t have to just take our word for it. The following are just some of the awards and recognition Steve Sheinkin has received for BOMB:

Newbery Honor Book

National Book Awards – Finalist

Robert F. Sibert Award

YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction

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Teacher’s Guide: The Port Chicago 50 – Disaster, Mutiny, And The Fight For Civil Rights by Steve Sheinkin

Steve Sheinkin’s award winning books explore fascinating topics – and Port Chicago 50 is no exception. Help students examine the prejudice and lack of human rights that black men and women experienced in America during World War II – even as they fought to defend that same country. This guide offers content specific vocabulary, multimedia and supplemental materials, and thoughtful activities to analyze the hows and whys of the Port Chicago 50 tragedy.

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Teacher’s Guide: Most Dangerous – Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War by Steve Sheinkin

Who is Daniel Ellsberg? Take your students on a gripping ride as they discover the actions of a man labeled by some as one of the “most dangerous” men in America. Explore different points of view, primary sources from the Vietnam War era, and behind the scenes of government decision-making. A patriot or a traitor? Ask your students!

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Teacher’s Guide: The Boys Who Challenged Hitler by Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club

Another inspiring book by Phillip Hoose shows how young people can absolutely make a difference in the world, even in war. Through this true story of heroism and through activities in this guide, students can explore how words hold power and how actions can be courageous – at any age.

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