A celebration of all that teachers have to offer, the stories in Extraordinary Teachers convey vast accomplishments, a passion for education, and the ways in which talented teachers impact lives far beyond the classroom.

Author Dan Shutes is a fifth grade...

A celebration of all that teachers have to offer, the stories in Extraordinary Teachers convey vast accomplishments, a passion for education, and the ways in which talented teachers impact lives far beyond the classroom.

Author Dan Shutes is a fifth grade teacher who captures the twenty-first century classroom on social media with his relatable and authentic voice. Recently named a "Champion of Change" (UN Women) and "Upstander of the Year" (Human Rights Campaign), Shutes's thoughtful and inclusive illustrated book is perfect for that special teacher or student in your life.

Extraordinary Teachers features profiles and stories about influential teachers, educators, and thought leaders, including:

• Everyday heroes teaching today in classrooms across the United States
• Septima Poinsetta Clark, educator and civil rights activist
• Steve Wozniak, electrical engineer and cofounder of Apple Computer
• Lin-Manuel Miranda, songwriter, singer, and actor
• Ntaiya Kakeny, educator, feminist, and social activist
• and more!

Perfect for Back to School, National Teachers' Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, the last day of school, or graduation, this collection of stories and quotes is the ultimate gift for teachers and students alike.