Free Spirit Awards And the winner is . . . Free Spirit books have garnered recognition, kudos, and “way to go’s” from respected organizations around the country. Here is a list of our recent accolades.
GOLD Mom’s Choice Award for 2008 Juvenile Level 2/Body, Mind, and Spirit Category
2007 National Parenting Publications Honors Award (NAPPA)
100 Best Children’s Products for 2007—Dr. Toy
10 Best Socially Responsible Products of 2007—Dr. Toy
Be Confident in Who You Are Middle School Confidential™ Series Annie Fox, M.Ed.
Parental Wisdom's Good Parenting Seal for 2008
Building Everyday Leadership in All Teens Promoting Attitudes and Actions for Respect and Success (Curriculum Guide for Teachers and Youthworkers) Mariam G. MacGregor M.S.
Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Awards for 2007
Straight Talk About Schools Today Understand the System and Help Your Child Succeed Judy Molland
Greatest Product for 2007—iParenting Media Awards
Teaching Beyond the Test Book with CD-ROM Differentiated Project-Based Learning in a Standards-Based Age, Grades 6 & Up Phil Schlemmer, M.Ed., and Dori Schlemmer
2009 Distinguished Achievement Award for Differentiated Instruction/Professional Development/Adult from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP)
Teaching Kids with Mental Health & Learning Disorders in the Regular Classroom How to Recognize, Understand, and Help Challenged (and Challenging) Students Succeed Myles L. Cooley Ph.D.
The Bully Free Classroom® (Updated Edition) Book with CD-ROM Over 100 Tips and Strategies for Teachers K-8 Allan L. Beane, Ph.D.
Learning Magazine’s Teacher’s Choice Award 2000
Parent Council® Selection 2000
Bully Free® Bulletin Boards, Posters, and Banners Creative Displays for a Safe and Caring School Allan L. Beane, Ph.D., and Linda Beane
ForeWord Book of the Year Awards, Finalist, 2005
The Complete Guide to Service Learning Proven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, and Social Action Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A.
Quick and Lively Classroom Activities Book with CD-ROM Meaningful Ways to Keep Kids Engaged During Transition Time, Downtime, or Anytime Linda Nason McElherne, M.A.
The Survival Guide for Teachers of Gifted Kids How to Plan, Manage, and Evaluate Programs for Gifted Youth K–12 James R. Delisle, Ph.D., and Barbara A. Lewis
Legacy Book Award Winner, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented
ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award, Winner, 2005
Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Socially Responsible Products, Winner, 2005
iParenting Media Awards Greatest Products, Winner, 2005
Read, America!, selected, 2005
Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom Book with CD-ROM Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use to Meet the Academic Needs of the Gifted and Talented (Revised, Expanded, Updated) Susan Winebrenner, M.S.
Learning Magazine's Teacher’s Choice Award Finalist
The Teenagers’ Guide to School Outside the Box Rebecca Greene