History is all around us—especially in books!
Created with K-3 students and educators in mind, our Carolina Cover-to-Cover program seamlessly connects ELA and Social Studies through a curated list of picture books and accompanying story guides.
How does it work?
Each month Carolina Cover-to-Cover features a book and story guide that connects to topics in North Carolina history. Educators may then check out the featured book from their school or local library and use the Carolina Cover-to-Cover guide to share lessons from that book. Each story guide provides a historical overview, primary sources, vocabulary words, discussion questions, and activities for students to complete.
Registered teachers will receive an email (like this sample) four times during this school year. If any of the books or topics interest you, just complete the form below and we’ll take care of the rest. Like all BEYOND The Exhibits programs: it’s that simple!
2024-2025 Selections
- Within Our Power: The Story of the Edenton Ladies’ Tea Party, Written by Sally Walker and illustrated by Jonathan D. Voss (North Carolina Office of Archives and History, October 2024)
- Snowflake Bentley, Written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Mary Azarian (Clarion Books, December 2009)
- My Family Plays Music, by Judy Cox and illustrated by Elbrite Brown (Holiday House; Anniversary Edition, November 2018)
- A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa, by Andrea D’Aquino, author and illustrator (Princeton Architectural Press; Illustrated Edition, September 3, 2019)