BOOKS BY NEA MEMBERS

NEA Today, Mar 2005

A WINNER BY ANY STANDARD: A PERSONAL GROWTH JOURNEY FOR EVERY AMERICAN TEEN

By Rob Garofalo, Jr.

This life manual gives teens 52 personal growth challenges-one for each week-designed to help them realize they have the power to shape themselves, their future, and the world. Written by a state Teacher of the Year, the book speaks plainly about everyday issues such as gossip, money, friendship, and image. Each challenge ends with a practical "Life App" (application) section, to help teens fulfill their potential and succeed. The book can be used for facilitating classroom discussion and inspiring students. 244 pp. $16.95 from Teen Winners Publishing. To order, go to www.teenwinners.com or call 860-829-2067.

THE PROJECT ACES HANDBOOK: 15 GREAT PROJECTS FOR MAKING FITNESS FUN!

By Len Saunders

Motivate students preK-12 to exercise with this health and fitness book written by a veteran physical education teacher. Each chapter is dedicated to organizing and promoting a community- or school-wide program that enhances kids' fitness skills. Exercises; program outlines; reproducible letters to the media, parents, and staff; certificates; organizational checklists; and descriptions of how to arrange successful events at your facility are included to help you plan and promote projects. 182 pp. $24.95 from Great Activities Publishing Company. To order go to www .project aces.com.

QUICK AND EASY WAYS TO CONNECT WITH STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS, GRADES K-8

By Diane Mierzwik

This guidebook, written by a veteran teacher and geared for both beginning and experienced educators, provides classroom-tested methods for building relationships with students and their parents. Filled with sample forms, documents, and letters that teachers can adapt for their own use, the book includes information on motivating difficult students, preparing for back-to-school nights, reaching out to uninvolved parents, and facilitating constructive parent-teacher conferences. 136 pp. $27.95 from Corwin Press. To order, go to www .corwinpress .com.