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Back to School Books & Supplies

With school starting up again soon, get your backpacks ready. Find all the supplies you need, from spiral notebooks and planners to handy reading accessories. Discover the best picture books to help kids beat first day jitters and workbooks to refresh their skills. From teaching guides and test prep books to pens and markers, we’ve got you covered.

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12 Back to School Books to Beat First Day Jitters

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Everyone Can Be a Reader

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Perfect for anyone seeking adapted classics or dyslexia-friendly literature, the Everyone Can Be a Reader book series presents accessible versions of classic novels in an easy-to-read style.

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Jim Panzee is taking his frown to graphic novel town. Grumpy Monkey School Stinks!: A Graphic Novel by Suzanne Lang. Shop Now

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Romeo and Juliet: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Editions - Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English

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A Midsummer Night's Dream: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Editions - Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English

by William Shakespeare, SparkNotes

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Macbeth: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Editions - Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English

by William Shakespeare, SparkNotes

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Julius Caesar: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Editions - Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English

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Hamlet: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Editions - Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English

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The step-by-step guide to building a champion mindset that's taken America by storm. Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life by Jim Murphy. Shop Now

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Shop the Best Back to School Supplies and Books at B&N

Whether you’re in full back to school shopping mode, or you’re picking up a few school supplies and books, Barnes & Noble has the best back to school supplies including notebooks, backpacks, test prep books, textbooks, journals, and more schoolbooks for kids and teens. Shop cute school supplies including Ban.do academic planners, spiral notebooks, and everyone’s favorite Moleskine notebooks. There is a wide variety of options for elementary, high school, and college students. Preparing for back to school is more than just shopping for new school things. Explore our selection of study guides and test prep books for Junior High School and High School students to get them ready for upcoming exams. For little ones, browse our curated collection of study workbooks and books for preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. From simple workbooks with your child’s favorite characters to Math Kumon books for advanced learners, there’s a large variety of workbooks to help kids review and prepare for the Fall.

Back to School Supplies for Teachers

Whether you’re a teacher, college professor, or a teaching assistant, our assortment of back to school supplies for teachers includes handy planners, calendars, journals, and books about teaching. Pick up one of our newest books for educators, a new tote bag to carry your supplies in, or up to date teaching guides and lesson plans from SparkNotes. Get prepared for back to school early and enjoy the rest of the summer stress free!

When should you go shopping for back to school?

Depending on when school begins in your area, you should start looking for back to school supplies toward the middle of summer vacation. It is best to purchase your children’s school supplies around the start of August while everything is still in stock. Shopping for school supplies early will give you peace of mind as the new school year approaches.

What is the most bought item for back to school?

Although backpacks are usually durable and can last for a few years, kids love having a fresh, new backpack for back to school. Backpacks are one of the biggest back to school purchases for parents, followed by notebooks, binders, and test prep books and workbooks to help children prepare for the new school year throughout the summer.

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