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How to introduce award-winning books to students with Mr. Moore [Classroom Book Talk Ep. 2]

How can you make award-winning books feel exciting instead of like more required reading?

In the second episode of Classroom Book Talk, Nick (aka Mr. Moore from @learnteachmoore) shares tips for introducing Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz favorites in ways that spark curiosity and engagement in your classroom:

“Pull a book off the shelf and display it. Kids see it, wonder, ‘What’s this?’ and are instantly drawn in.”

For more from Nick, watch or listen to the full episode below and check him out on Instagram: @learnteachmor

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Published Apr 01, 2026

Last Updated May 27, 2026

Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia

Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia is a social media specialist for OverDrive. When she’s not working, she’s most likely reading or creating bookish content for @NahomysLibrary. Nahomy’s current favorite book is Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker.