What Are Some of the Best Educational Books of 2019?

I love books. All types of books. When I am not writing or creating, I am reading. I know there are many great books written by educators for educators and if you have a favorite that was published in 2019, I'd love for you to share it in the comments below or in this Padlet.

Here are some of my favorite educational books from 2019. (In the order I see them on my bookshelf.)

Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator's Mindset
by George Couros and Katie Novak 

"In Innovate Inside the Box, George Couros and Katie Novak provide informed insight on creating purposeful learning opportunities for all students. By combining the power of the Innovator's Mindset and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), they empower educators to create opportunities that will benefit every learner."

DON'T Ditch That Tech: Differentiated Instruction in a Digital World
by Matt Miller, Nate Ridgway, and Angelia Ridgway

"Don’t Ditch That Tech, provides practical ideas to help you find the sweet spot where classroom devices meet students’ needs. In this teacher-tailored guide, you’ll find tips on how to handle cart/lab scenarios, develop attention-grabbing strategies, build metacognitive practices, and more—all with differentiation in mind."

EDrenaline Rush: Game-changing Student Engagement Inspired by Theme Parks, Mud Runs, and Escape Rooms
by John Meehan

"Just imagine what your classroom would be like if the activities inside elicited the same sense of fun and exhilaration as a roller coaster! How much more engaged would your students be if your curriculum were filled with the same mystery and mastery they found in an escape room full of puzzles and surprising twists?"

Relentless: Changing Lives by Disrupting the Educational Norm
by Hamish Brewer

"Hamish Brewer (aka the Tattooed Skateboarding Principal) grew up in a home disrupted by poverty, addiction, and family dysfunction. He understands the feelings of fear, lostness, and desperation that overwhelm too many children today—because that was his life. That experience is what drives him to work relentlessly to empower people living in the toughest areas to envision and create a better future for themselves."

Unconventional: Ways to Thrive in EDU
by Rachelle Dene Poth

"As educators, we have tremendous opportunities to create unconventional learning experiences for every one of our students. Sometimes we just need a push, some encouragement to let us know that we can do things differently, and think outside the box. Unconventional will empower educators to take risks, explore new ideas and emerging technologies, and bring amazing changes to classrooms."

Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime
by Thomas C. Murray

"In Personal & Authentic, Thomas C. Murray reveals the power of designing awe-inspiring experiences that are grounded in relationships and learner-centered by design. Inherently relevant and contextualized, it is this kind of learning that lasts a lifetime."

Creativity is Everything: Rethinking Technology, Schools & Humanity
by Sean Thompson

"This is a book written for everyone. You should read it to develop a fuller understanding of this often overlooked (if not outright forgotten and completely misunderstood!) human necessity. You should read it because it’s uplifting, informative and funny. You should read it for the inspiration to get up and find or rekindle your passion. It’s always there, waiting to be picked up, stretched, used and loved."

Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers
by Jo Boaler

"In this revolutionary book, a professor of education at Stanford University and acclaimed math educator who has spent decades studying the impact of beliefs and bias on education, reveals the six keys to unlocking learning potential, based on the latest scientific findings."

Lead with Appreciation: Fostering a Culture of Gratitude
by Amber Teamann by Melinda Miller

"Positive recognition and appreciation can transform your school from a place where people have to work into one where they want to work and enjoy bringing their best every day. And that transformation starts with the leader!"

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