TAEA Book Study 2026
Fall 2026 Book Study — Join Us!
What Great Teachers Do Differently: Nineteen Things That Matter Most, 3rd Edition
By Todd Whitaker
What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom.
This essential third edition features new sections on why it's about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode-business, parent, child-to improve your classroom management.
Perfect for educators at any level of experience, for independent reading or for schoolwide book studies, this practical book will leave you feeling inspired and ready to do the things that matter most for the people who matter most — your students.
You'll need to purchase your own copy of the book — available via Amazon, your favorite bookstore, or library.
Participants can earn 8 hours of CPE credits.
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Upcoming Book Studies
Past TAEA Book Study Titles
Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56
(Summer 2026)
by Rafe Esquith
The Passion of Artemisia
(Summer 2026)
by Susan Vreeland
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
(Spring 2026)
by Michael J. Gelb
Teaching with Love and Logic
(Fall 2025)
by Jim Fay and Charles Fay
Girl in Hyacinth Blue
(Summer 2025)
by Susan Vreeland
smART: Use Your Eyes to Boost Your Brain
(Fall 2024)
by Amy E. Herman
Deep Affinities: Art and Science
(Summer 2024)
by Philip F. Palmedo
Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children With Autism
(Summer 2024)
by Nicole Martin
Take Control of the Noisy Class
(Spring 2024)
by Rob Plevin
Inside the Painter's Studio
(Fall 2023)
by Joe Fig
Wicked Arts Assignments: Practising Creativity in Contemporary Arts Education
(Summer 2023)
by Emiel Heijnen and Melissa Bremmer
Teaching Contemporary Art with Young People: Themes in ART for K-12 Classrooms
(Summer 2023)
by Julia Marshall, Connie Stewart, and Anne Thulson
The TED ART TALKS
(Spring 2023)
The Unmistakable Creative Podcast — Unmistakable Book Of Wisdom
(Fall 2022)
hosted by Srinivas RAO
The Art Therapy Sourcebook
(Summer 2022)
by Cathy Malchiodi
Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers
(Spring 2022 and Fall 2021)
by Michael Linsin
Art Curious
(Fall 2021)
with Jennifer Dasal
Creative Block: Get Unstuck, Discover New Ideas, Advice and Projects from 50 Successful Artists
(Summmer 2021)
by Danielle Krysa
Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit
(Summmer 2021)
by Corita Kent
The Creative Habit
(Spring 2021)
by Twyla Tharp
Image to Word: Art and Creative Writing
(Fall 2020)
by Kathleen Walsh-Piper
In the Spirit of the Studio: Learning from the Atelier of Reggio Emilia
(Summer 2020)
by Lella Gandini
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain
(Summer 2020)
by Zaretta L. (Lynn) Hammond
The Open Art Room
(Spring 2020)
by Melissa Purtee and Ian Sands
Visual Thinking Strategies: Using Art to Deepen Learning Across School Disciplines
(Fall 2019)
by Philip Yenawine
Studio Thinking from the Start: The K-8 Art Educator's Handbook
(Summer 2019)
by Jillian Hogan, Lois Hetland, Diane B. Jaquith, Ellen Winner
Engaging Learners through Artmaking: Choice-based Art Education in the Classroom
(Summer 2019)
by Katherine M. Douglas and Diane B. Jaquith (2nd Ed.)
Participatory Creativity: Introducing Access and Equity to the Creative Classroom
by Edward P. Clapp
The Creative Habit
by Twyla Tharp
The Open Art Room
by Melissa Purtee and Ian Sands
The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity
by George Couros
Launch: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring out The Maker in Every Student
by John Spencer and A. J. Juliani
Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
by David Bayles and Ted Orland
Highlights from 2025-2026 Student Programs
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