A+ Reads for Curious Minds August Reading List

Whether you’re a lifelong learner, an inspired educator, or simply nostalgic for the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, this reading list is for you!

From heartwarming reflections and powerful memoirs to science-backed strategies and timeless wisdom, these titles explore the art, heart and impact of education. So grab a comfy chair, channel your inner bookworm, and get ready to be schooled — in the best way possible!

Because of a Teacher by George Couros (click to buy)

Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown (click to buy)

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum (click to buy)

The Read-Aloud Handbook by Cyndi Giorgis (click to buy)

The Art of Teaching Children by Phillip Done (click to buy)

Habits of Highly Effective Teachers by Marie Amaro (click to buy)

Longevity

October 1, 2026

Your heart’s next chapterWhat you do after a heart disease diagnosis can make a difference in the years ahead

By Stacy Sawyer Director of Communications at Hamilton Community Health Network The hospital stay may end, but the work of taking care of your heart is just beginning. For patients recovering from a heart attack or stroke, the road ahead can come with a lot of questions. What medications do I need? How active

Musings

October 1, 2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Victim to Stand Up to a Bully

Ask most people, and they can remember a bully from their childhood. Bullying is unfortunately part of the landscape in many school settings. We have come a long way toward building awareness and working on prevention. October, for example, is National Bullying Prevention Month. But the bullies are still out there. A million years ago,

October 1, 2026

Community to the CoreFor generations, Almar Orchards has grown more than apples — it has grown family traditions, community connections and memories

Everyone has roots. Traditions, communities and families connect us to time, place and one another. They stabilize us and offer comfort. Autumn reminds us of this every year through sweet treats, warm drinks and looking inward toward one another as the world seems to slow down. Almar Orchards is much the same. From its organic