Books by Anna J. Small Roseboro
From classroom-tested teaching guides to poetry and heartfelt fiction, Anna J. Small Roseboro, NBCT and NWP Fellow, draws on nearly five decades in education to write for teachers, students, and readers alike.
Browse the full collection below, organized by teaching resources and creative writing — each title links out to where you can view or purchase it.
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Teaching & Professional Resources
Writing to Learn Math in Class
Practical strategies for using short writing routines and prompts in math class to help students explain their thinking and deepen their understanding.
Not Intimidating: Teaching Different Reading Genres to a Diverse Student Body
Practical, culturally responsive strategies for teaching fiction, nonfiction, and media genres — with firm, fair grading guidance for new and veteran middle school teachers alike.
More About Writing: Designing Student Assignments with Specific Steps
Innovative, practical tools for teaching students to read, write, and talk about writing — with specific steps that keep grading manageable for busy teachers.
Getting Started: A Path to Success to Teaching English to Middle School Students and Beyond
An encouraging, practical companion for new and veteran ELA teachers — from the first weeks of school through a full year of purposeful planning.
Teaching Writing in the Middle School: Common Core and More
Standards-aligned strategies for teaching the writing process in the middle grades, built from decades of classroom practice.
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Teaching Reading in the Middle School: Common Core and More
Classroom-tested approaches to reading comprehension and genre study, aligned to Common Core standards.
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Teaching Middle School Language Arts: Incorporating Twenty-First Century Literacies
A full academic year of instruction in multimedia reading, writing, and speaking for 21st-century, multicultural classrooms.
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Poetry, Stories & Reflections
Temptations of Christians: Short Stories, Poems, and Reflection Prompts Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount
An anthology curated by Anna J. Small Roseboro, bringing together 19 writers to explore temptation, resilience, and spiritual growth through short stories, poems, and reflection prompts. A fit for personal devotion, Bible studies and church groups, mentorship settings, and book clubs.
Temptations of Christians (Abridged)
A shorter, abridged edition of the anthology, offering the same themes of faith, temptation, and reflection inspired by the Sermon on the Mount in a more compact format.
Three, Two, One: Time to Run?
The sequel to Two, One … Now Three, this work of Biblical fiction follows the Robertsons, their friends, and their family as they wrestle with how to respond to Louis’ infidelity. Rich in emotional depth and closing with a surprise ending, it offers a story of faith, healing, and redemption — well suited to book clubs, church groups, and couples in counseling.
Two, One … Now Three: How Can That Be?
In this work of Christian fiction, Anna J. Small Roseboro asks a difficult question: how does one prioritize love? When a family is confronted with news that society or their faith may frown upon, each character must weigh how their response will affect the people involved — and readers are invited to reflect on whether their own words and actions match what they say they believe.
Rainbow Reminders: What the Colors Tell Us
A picture book pairing Nancy White’s clever artwork with step-by-step guidelines compiled by Anna J. Small Roseboro to extend learning across the S.T.R.E.A.M. areas — science, technology, reflecting on religions, faiths, and cultures; energy, ecology, and English skills; arts, math, and music. Adaptable for learners from pre-school through high school, English Language Learners, and even senior-citizen groups.
Experience Poems and Pictures: Poetry that Paints / Pictures that Speak
A creative conversation between poetry and visual art, pairing original poems with pictures and reflections for readers.
Grampoppa: A Poem with Pictures
A tender illustrated poem, first published in The Shining Light and later shared publicly, honoring family and memory.
Sweethearts of Zion’s Hill
A collection of stories continuing the world of On Zion’s Hill, exploring love, faith, and community.
On Zion’s Hill
A pre-teen love story set at a church camp meeting — a heartfelt novel about faith, decisions, and young love, inspired by Anna’s own memories.
More from Anna
Explore videos, podcasts, and classroom resources alongside these books — all part of Anna’s work to help teachers plan with purpose and empower learners.