“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated the first full week of May. After the last year and a half that our teachers have had, we know teachers deserve to be celebrated each and every day. More than ever before, educators everywhere have stepped…
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AP Tests are nearly here – What can we do to help reduce stress?
This year AP tests will be different for all of us. No matter how many hours are spent studying a topic, reading important material or taking practice exams, stress about tests is still very real. We are sharing some of our best tips and tricks to help ease your...
How to Use Digital Textbooks in the Classroom [2021]
Laptops and tablets have become staple school supplies, just below number two pencils and erasers. With the growth of technology in the classroom, there have also been major advancements in digital textbooks. The digital version of textbooks has allowed for a more immersive and engaging experience for both the students...
Celebrating Black History Month with Picks from Our Schools
From the big list of books our schools are teaching this year, we're sharing titles that are great for celebrating black authors during Black History Month. Browse through our list to find great picks among fiction and nonfiction titles for literature, drama, creative writing, and history classes. 1. Underground Railroad...
Podcast: Simon Collinson on Frontmatter
Simon Collinson is TextbookHub's Publisher Relations Manager and recently he recorded a wide-ranging conversation with LeanPub's podcast FrontMatter, hosted by LeanPub founder, Len Epp. Listen to Simon Collinson on the Frontmatter podcast. We invite you to check out this episode of the podcast to hear Simon...
Joe Rostowsky joins TextbookHub
TextbookHub is pleased to announce Joe Rostowsky as our new Operations Manager in Tempe. Joe brings years of experience in educational IT, including as a technical instructor and roles in Operations and Account Management. In addition, he has extensive background in IT certification programs. “I have been in the IT...
Natalia Walchli joins TextbookHub
TextbookHub is excited to announce Natalia Walchli is joining our growing team! Her role as our Customer Success Manager will be located in our new Miami offices. Natalia holds a bachelor’s in political science from Boston College with a master's in elementary education from the University of Miami. Natalia is well-suited for her...
Emily Weissmueller joins TextbookHub
TextbookHub is pleased to announce that Emily Pollinger Weissmueller has joined the team as a Sales Manager for the West Coast. Emily brings 14 years of experience and perspective as an elementary school teacher, along with over 6 years of working directly with school decision-makers and staff for World Book...
Simon Collinson joins TextbookHub
We are pleased to announce that Simon Collinson has joined the team at TextbookHub as our Publisher Business Development Manager. Simon is an Australian publishing professional with six years' experience in ebook development, typesetting, analytics, and metadata management. Prior to joining TextbookHub, Simon was Senior Manager of Business Reporting at...
Digital Learning During the Pandemic – New Report
Every year for the past 17 years, Project Tomorrow has surveyed and analyzed data from K-12 students, parents and educators about digital learning in and out of school. Findings are typically presented during an annual Speak Up Congressional Briefing in Washington, D.C., to inform policymakers, education and community leaders. The...
How to Create Good Book Metadata
Good book metadata drives sales, making your book easier to find and purchase. Creating good book metadata takes some time in the beginning. However, once it's complete it requires only a little maintenance. Brainstorm Keywords and Phrases The first step involves brainstorming a list of targeted, relevant keywords and phrases....
What’s Popular? Sneak Peak into Textbooks Schools Choose
Teachers know what works for their classrooms and students, and every summer our Account Managers work with schools and teachers to approve their booklists for the upcoming school year. Overwhelmed with options for teaching materials, it’s often a great textbook that can provide just the right pacing, activities, and extras...
Book Metadata Basics
What is Book Metadata? Book metadata are the words and phrases used to describe a book. Examples of basic book metadata include the book title, the author name, or the ISBN. Book metadata might also include the author's bio, a description of the book, or the publication date. Keywords that...
