We all know that reading is the foundation of learning and needs to be highlighted year-round to make a lasting impression.  With that in mind, CTA’s California Reads Committee met to finish choosing teacher-recommended books for this year. The committee offers teacher-approved quarterly book recommendations for multiple age groups, including adults.

PHOTO ABOVE:  CTA’s California Reads Committee pause while researching and reviewing book recommendations: (l-r) Andrea Reyna, Tammy Carr, Telly Tse, Maritza Avila, CTA President Eric Heins (who stopped by to say hi), Agbo-Ola Dada, Josefa Bustos-Pelayo and Nicole Piscionere.

The committee recommended the following books this fall. More book recommendations will be shared in January.

It’s Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr
Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Nea
Almina’s Voice by Hena Khan
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
The Sympathizer: A Novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen

Find recommended books and reading resources here.