2007 Student Teacher Summer Reading Lists

Now in its fifth year, I know you'll enjoy our suggested summer reading list for teachers. Thanks to everyone who submitted their recommendations! We've got a nice cross-section of genres and authors. Links are provided for quick online ordering. I recommend Barnes & Noble as they tend to have the fastest turnaround time for getting books in your hands. Of course, you can look up these titles on your favorite book seller's site.

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And now 2007 recommended summer reading for teachers:

 

And Justice There is None
by Deborah Crombie
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780553579307&itm=1
"Good English detective series (this is the 1st)similar to PD James.  Hard to put down once you have started.  I recommend the whole series (10)! " - Vickie Weber

 

The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence
by Josh Waitzkin
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0743277457&itm=39
" Josh Waitzkin shares his remarkable story of learning and accomplishment." - Jim de Rose

 

Blaze: A Posthumous Novel
by Richard Bachman
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&cds2Pid=6876&isbn=141655484X
"Revised and rewritten through fellow writer Stephen King. If you like the genre this is worth your time." - Rachel Louie

 

Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking
by Malcolm Gladwell
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9780316172325&pwb=1&z=y
"An interesting study in the power of intuitive reasoning - worth your time this summer!" - Helen Santiago

 

Breakthrough
by Michael Fullan
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=1412926424&itm=38
"Break out of traditional thinking with this challenging collection of ideas on education." - Lisa Levine

 

The Criminal in the Caymans
by Connie Lee Berry
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780977284801&itm=1
"This book is highly entertaining and also exposes readers to geography and facts about the Cayman Islands. I read it to my second-grade class and it was a big hit. Before I knew it, the class wanted to study the globe to find where the Cayman Islands was on the map, making it a great tool for reading and geography.  Hats off to this new series for its creative way of making kids want to explore the world and get them excited about reading at the same time. " - Karen McCalister

 

Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World around Them
by Erin Gruwell
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780385494229&itm=1
"The entries of The Freedom Writers will touch the heart of educators who face their profession's perpetual challenges. This is an excellent read for novice, as well as experienced educators.  It should be required reading for pre-service teachers.  The movie release remains true to the text.  Plan on spending two days doing nothing but wanting to read this book!" - Charlie Pitrolo

 

The Good Guy
by Dean Koontz
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&cds2Pid=6876&isbn=0553804812
"What happens when you get thrust into the middle of a high-risk criminal act? Koontz fans will love his latest!" - Jen Walsh

 

In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing
by Lee and Bob Woodruff
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9781400066674&itm=1
"Because I am a survivor of TBI, I was able to identify with Bob Woodruff. THis is a wonderful and inspiring read." - Alice Terner

 

The Memory Keeper's Daughter
by Kim Edwards
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780143037149&itm=1
"Wonderful read! This is a story of twins separated at birth." - Alice Terner

 

My Sister's Keeper
by Jodi Piccoult -
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780743454537&itm=1
"Compelling read dealing with family and illness... At times heartwarming. Mostly sad. Couldn't put it down." - Lori Myers

 

New Paradigm for Global School Systems: Education for a Long and Happy Life
by Joel Spring
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780805861242&itm=5
"Evidence and argument for rethinking education globally; intended for forward-thinking educators thinking through how schools will transform themselves in the next 100 years." - Walter

 

The Overlook
by Michael Connelly
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&cds2Pid=6876&isbn=0316018953
"A murder mystery set in the present day world. It even includes terrorist threats and homeland security!" - Liz McGowan

 

Resonant Leadership: Renewing Yourself and Connecting with Others through Mindfulness, Hope, and Compassion
by Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9781591395638&itm=1
"Thanks to my colleagues in Northborugh for turning me on to this meaningful look at how school administrators can mindfully lead and live well - important to read in these stressful times in education." - Walter

 

Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56
by Rafe Esquith
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0670038156&itm=6
"Recahrage your batteries this summer reading this story of an inspring LA city teacher!" - Janie Harrod

 

Thunderstruck
by Erik Larsen -
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9781400080663&itm=1
"Good nonfiction about Marconi and the wireless along with a murder that took place in England at the same time." - Vickie Weber

 

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
by Malcolm Gladwell
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9780316346627&pwb=1&z=y
"A very timely read about how paradigm shifts take place in society. This book is well-written, thought-provoking and full of perspective." - Allison Edwards

 

Tough Choices or Tough Times: The Report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce
by the National Center on Education and the Economy
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0787995983&itm=18
"A reality check for educators everywhere." - John Klingenschmidt

 

Treasure in Tahiti
by Connie Lee Berry
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780977284818&itm=1
"This is the second book in this new series, and it is equally as well-written and entertaining as the first book." - Karen McCalister

 

Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
by Bill Bryson
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780767902526&itm=1
"Need a laugh? I laughed out loud at this book about a guy who takes on the Appalachian Trail. His descriptions of people are hysterical." - Barb Frye

 

Wish You Well
by David Baldacci
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780446699488&itm=2
"Wish You Well is a coming of age story of a precocious twelve-year-old girl living in 1940 in NYC and then in the mountains of Virginia." - Alice Terner

 

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