Tiny Pep Talks for Teachers Bite-Size Encouragement for the Classroom

Two comedians deliver hilarious, much-needed encouragement for all the tiny heroic acts teachers perform every single day.

Teachers are constantly handing out reassurance, support, and inspiration to everyone around them. But who’s cheering them on through the daily grind—the sleeping students, the out-of-pocket supply runs, the eternal battle with the copy machine? Frankly, sometimes an apple just isn’t going to cut it.

Comedians Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden are here to set things right. With over 75 bite-size pep talks, this little hardcover is a love letter (with a wink) to the educators who keep the world turning. Let them cheerlead the beloved teachers in your life through moments like:

• You don’t get the students’ references and now you feel ancient.
• Someone microwaved something truly offensive in the teacher’s lounge.
• A parent has Strong Opinions about their kid’s grade.
• It’s 9 p.m. and tomorrow’s lesson is still a blank page.
• Oops—you looked at your paycheck.
• And so many more low-stakes, all-consuming classroom catastrophes.

A teacher’s support lasts a lifetime. This little book is the perfect way to remind them that someone’s rooting for them too—and to deliver the belly laugh they very much deserve.

Tuck it into a tote bag, slip it onto a desk, or wrap it up for that favorite educator in your life. It’s the kind of small, thoughtful gift we love hand-selling here at the shop—the sort of book that makes someone feel genuinely seen. Pair it with a salty breeze and a strong cup of coffee, and you’ve got the perfect end-of-semester pick-me-up.

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