The STRONG Teacher’s Bookshelf | Books for Teacher Growth, Mindset, and Renewal
A curated collection of books that help teachers grow stronger, calmer, and more inspired — in and out of the classroom.
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The STRONG Teacher’s Bookshelf | Books for Teacher Growth, Mindset, and Renewal
Books that help teachers grow stronger, calmer, and more inspired.
Welcome
Teaching asks so much of us — our time, our energy, our heart. The right book can remind us why we started, give us language for what we feel, and offer tools to grow stronger through it all.
Each week in The STRONG Teacher Newsletter, I share a book connected to that week’s theme — stories and ideas that help educators find purpose, balance, and renewal, both in and out of the classroom.
This page gathers those recommendations in one place. Every book here has shaped my journey as a teacher and lifelong learner — and I hope it does the same for you.
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💪 Strength & Self-Compassion
The Courage to Teach by Parker J. Palmer
A reflective classic about the inner life of teaching — a reminder that who you are matters just as much as what you teach.
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Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
A poetic meditation on slowing down and finding strength in rest.
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🧭 Mindset & Growth
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Small, consistent changes that lead to big transformation — perfect for teachers rebuilding momentum.
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
The foundational exploration of how belief shapes learning, performance, and personal growth.
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💛 Connection & Compassion
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
A tender, illustrated reminder of kindness, courage, and friendship — a beautiful book to read slowly.
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Because of a Teacher edited by George Couros
Stories celebrating how teachers change lives — living proof of Henry Adams’ quote that a teacher’s influence never ends.
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🌤 Renewal & Well-being
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
Gentle reflections on hope, endurance, and finding light on difficult days.
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The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
A joyful collection of short reflections that celebrate the ordinary moments that make life meaningful.
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🌿 Gratitude & Perspective
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
A timeless reflection on purpose and perseverance — a reminder that meaning can be found in even the hardest seasons.
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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
A poetic blend of science, story, and gratitude that teaches us to honor connection and reciprocity in all we do.
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💬 Closing Reflection
Books have the power to shift how we see ourselves, our students, and the world around us. May these stories and ideas remind you that your influence reaches far beyond your classroom — and that strength, like wisdom, grows quietly over time.
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