If you’re looking to build your classroom library or stock up on books for small groups, read-alouds, or literature circles—without draining your budget—ThriftBooks 4 Teachers is a game changer.
Illinois kindergarten teacher Adam Peterson, who’s spent 13 years in the classroom, was impressed by how easy the program was to use and how many affordable titles he found for every age and subject. “I expected mostly kids books,” he says, “but there are chapter books, content-area reads, and even books just for teachers. I’ll definitely be back for more.”
Here’s why ThriftBooks 4 Teachers is our latest Teacher Pick—and Adam’s thoughts on why it’s one of the best ways to stretch your classroom budget further.
What grade levels and subject areas do you think ThriftBooks 4 Teachers is best suited for?
Any and all! I found books for so many different grade levels and areas of content. The range of books actually surprised me a bit. I was expecting just children’s books, but there are chapter books and even books for teachers. Teachers like to share great ideas with each other, and that’s another reason I was excited about ThriftBooks. Their Share Book Love program allows teachers to earn even more free books if their teacher bestie signs up and orders books of their own! Teachers can also share their code with parents, making it perfect for assigned reading lists at the start or middle of the school year.
How did you or would you use this product in your classroom?
I envision myself being a frequent ThriftBooks shopper! I’m always on the lookout for books to add to my classroom library, and this is the place to look. Books can get expensive when purchased brand-new, so ThriftBooks is going to save me some money when shopping. I also like their guarantee of satisfaction so I don’t have to be concerned about a used book not being up to par.
How easy was it to use ThriftBooks 4 Teachers?
Very easy to use. From starting to finishing my order, I never struggled with the website. The books are organized to make searching easy, and I even found some books that I wasn’t necessarily looking for.
What makes the ThriftBooks 4 Teachers program special or unique compared to other booksellers you’ve used?
The unlimited promotion of buying four books and getting one free is pretty amazing. I have never seen an instance where a code like that doesn’t expire or is used more than once.
Check out Adam’s video review:
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