Random House Children’s Books just announced that the prize package for the recipient of the 10th annual Magic Tree House Educator of the Year Award will include registration to the International Reading Association (IRA) 59th Annual Conference.

The coveted award is presented to an educator of Grades 1–4 who incorporates Magic Tree House books (both the fiction titles and nonfiction Fact Trackers) into the curriculum in an outstanding way. For over 20 years, Mary Pope Osborne’s bestselling and internationally beloved series about a brother and sister who travel through time has been trusted by educators for its ability to educate and entertain young readers.

Mary Pope Osborne


Natalie Pope Boyce

The grand-prize winner will receive a trip to the IRA Conference in New Orleans, May 9–12, 2014, to meet authors Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce, and receive full access to the exhibits and programs plus a ticket to the Book & Author Luncheon where Osborne will make the keynote speech. The prize also includes two autographed sets of the entire Magic Tree House series, $500 worth of books from Random House Children’s Books, a $500 gift card for classroom supplies, and a Skype school visit with the authors.

Three runners-up will receive an autographed set of the Magic Tree House series and a $250 gift card for classroom supplies.

To be considered for the award, educators are asked to describe in 500 words or less how they use Magic Tree House books to meet objectives across the curriculum and address Common Core State Standards. They may also submit additional classroom materials that distinguish them.

Entries are accepted until January 15, 2014. The official entry form can be found at teachers.magictreehouse.com.

Lisa Nadel is the associate director of educational marketing at Random House Children's Books.

Photos by Elena Seibert.