Teacher Appreciation Week 2026
Books for the teachers
who make readers.
We asked teachers what they actually want for Teacher Appreciation Week. The answer was clear: books. So this year, we're giving 20 teachers classroom sets and curated collections that bring stories to life. Nominate a teacher, vote for your favorites, and help us celebrate the people who make reading matter.
The Prizes
What 20 teachers will win
Winners
30 Copies of Wonder
LitJoy's Annotated & Signed Special Edition of Wonder by R.J. Palacio β> a full shared reading experience for every student in the classroom.
Approx. retail value: $1,500 per winner
Winners
Curated Middle Grade Set
- Wonder Annotated & Signed LitJoy Edition
- The Giver Signed LitJoy Edition
- Number the Stars Signed LitJoy Edition
- The Two Princesses of Bamarre Signed LitJoy Edition
Approx. retail value: $134.97 per winner
Phase 1 β April 20β26, 2026
Nominate a teacher
Know a teacher who deserves this? Fill out a short form with their name, school, and a few words about why they deserve to win. Nominations are open April 20 through April 26. U.S. teachers only.
Help spread the word. Download the nomination flyer and share it with your child's school, your local PTA, or your parent community. The more people who see it, the more teachers get recognized.
Phase 2 β May 1β7, 2026
Vote for your favorites
Voting opens May 1. Anyone can vote once per day, every day through May 7. Read the nominations, support your favorites, and help us choose the 20 teachers who will win books for their classrooms. Winners announced May 8.
Every vote counts! Share the voting flyer. Pass it along to anyone who has a teacher worth rooting for. Post it in neighborhood groups, school social pages, or your community bulletin board.
Official Rules
LitJoy Teacher Appreciation Giveaway Terms & Conditions
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. (BUT IT IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED!)
1. Sponsor
This promotion ("Giveaway") is sponsored by Lit Joy, LLC, dba LitJoy Crate, located at 5125 W Hudson Way, #100 Lehi, UT 84048 ("Sponsor").
2. Eligibility
The Giveaway is open to:
- Legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia
- Nominators who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of participation
- Teachers currently employed at an accredited public or private Kβ12 school in the United States ("Nominated Teachers")
Employees, contractors, directors, officers, and agents of Sponsor and its affiliates, as well as their immediate family members and household members, are not eligible. Void where prohibited.
3. Roles
- Nominators: Individuals who submit nominations or vote
- Nominated Teachers: Teachers nominated by others; do not enter themselves
Nominators are not eligible to win prizes.
4. Promotion Period
- Nomination Period: April 20, 2026 (12:00 AM MDT) β April 26, 2026 (11:59 PM MDT)
- Voting Period: May 1, 2026 (12:00 AM MDT) β May 7, 2026 (11:59 PM MDT)
5. How to Participate
Nomination
Submit via official form with:
- Nominator name and email
- Nominated Teacher name and school (required) as well as email (optional)
- City/state
- Short written nomination
Limit: One (1) nomination per person per day. Email marketing opt-in is optional and not required to participate.
Voting
- One (1) vote per person per calendar day (MST)
- Votes may not be submitted using multiple identities, emails, or automated means
- Votes may be audited and fraudulent activity may result in disqualification
6. Teacher Consent & Display
Nominated Teachers may be publicly displayed during the Voting Period. Sponsor reserves the right to:
- Contact Nominated Teachers prior to display
- Remove any nomination at its discretion
- Honor opt-out requests from teachers or their affiliated institutions
7. Submission Guidelines
Submissions must:
- Be original and truthful
- Not include personal information about students
- Not contain defamatory, offensive, or unlawful content
Sponsor may edit, adapt, or remove submissions for clarity, length, or compliance.
8. Winner Selection
Based on voting results, a pool of top nominated teachers will be selected as finalists. Winners will be selected by a panel of six (6) judges appointed by Sponsor: three (3) may be affiliated with Sponsor, and at least three (3) must be independent.
Judging criteria includes:
- Impact on students and community
- Quality and authenticity of nomination
- Demonstrated dedication and service
Sponsor reserves the right to determine final criteria and scoring. All decisions are final and binding.
9. Prizes
Ten (10) teachers will each receive approximately thirty (30) signed Special Edition copies of Wonder by R.J. Palacio. ARV: $1,500 per winner. Total ARV: $15,000.
Ten (10) additional teachers will each receive one set of middle grade special edition books, including LitJoy's Annotated & Signed Special Edition of Wonder, The Giver LitJoy Edition, Number the Stars LitJoy Edition, and The Two Princesses of Bamarre LitJoy Edition. ARV: $134.97 per winner. Total ARV: $1,349.70.
Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Winners are responsible for all applicable taxes and may be required to submit a W-9 and receive a Form 1099.
10. Winner Notification & Acceptance
- Winners announced: May 8, 2026
- Winners must respond within seven (7) days
- Failure to respond, inability to contact, or rejection will result in forfeiture and selection of an alternate winner
11. School Policy Compliance
Winners are solely responsible for ensuring acceptance and use of the prize complies with their school or district policies. Sponsor is not responsible for any restrictions imposed by a winner's employer.
12. Publicity Release
By accepting a prize, winners grant Sponsor the right to use their name, likeness, and school name for promotional purposes without additional compensation, where permitted by law. Winners may be required to sign a publicity release.
13. Rights Granted by Nominators
By submitting content, Nominators grant Sponsor a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display submissions for promotional purposes. Nominators represent that submissions do not infringe third-party rights and comply with these rules.
14. General Conditions
Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Giveaway due to fraud, technical failures, or other factors beyond its control, and to disqualify any participant who violates these rules.
15. Limitation of Liability
Participants agree to release Sponsor and its affiliates from any claims arising from participation in the Giveaway, acceptance or use of any prize, or technical errors or interruptions.
16. Disputes
This Giveaway is governed by the laws of the State of Utah. All disputes must be resolved individually (no class actions) and will be handled in courts located in Utah. Damages are limited to actual out-of-pocket expenses.
17. Privacy
Information collected is subject to Sponsor's Privacy Policy. Marketing emails are optional and participants may unsubscribe at any time.
18. Winners List
Available upon request within four (4) weeks after the Giveaway ends by contacting: help@litjoycrate.com
19. Social Media Disclaimer
This Giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by any social media platform.
20. Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
21. Acceptance of Rules
Participation constitutes full agreement to these Official Rules.
Questions? Contact LitJoy Crate at help@litjoycrate.com