In This Classroom

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Author(s)

Andrew Hacket

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Arthur Lin

Publisher Name

Red Comet Press

Genre(s)

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Release Date

June 09, 2026

ISBN13

978-1636551814

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In This Classroom is a heartwarming celebration of the school year, capturing the joy, struggles, and growth of students and teachers as they embark on an unforgettable journey of learning, friendship, and personal achievement

In Andrew Hacket’s classroom manifesto, young readers are invited into a vibrant and supportive classroom where they can explore the beauty of making mistakes, embracing challenges, and celebrating unique differences. This empowering picture book helps children understand that school is a place of opportunity, where they will learn from setbacks, support each other through difficulties, and ultimately grow in ways they never imagined. With whimsical illustrations and a message of perseverance and community, In This Classroom encourages every student to feel valued, confident, and excited about the endless possibilities a new school year brings. This book is not just for students—it’s for teachers too, as it provides a framework for fostering a positive classroom environment where every child can thrive. Whether read at the beginning or end of the school year, In This Classroom is a heartfelt reminder that the journey of learning is a shared experience, and together, we can achieve greatness.

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A Fresh Start to the School Year

January 15, 2026 (Updated: June 04, 2026)

Overall rating

5.0

Plot

5.0

Characters

5.0

Writing Style

5.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

“In This Classroom” by Andrew Hacket, illustrated by Arthur Lin, makes it so that both students and teachers can feel comfortable in their classroom settings, showing that there is room for everyone to thrive, grow, and share while working together.

From new friends and old friends to mistakes and mishaps, there is always room to learn and improve. Respecting differences and understanding the validity of feelings is another important aspect of the classroom environment that must be nurtured.

The illustrations in this book do a wonderful job depicting the various relationships and issues that children might go through, along with the ways in which struggles can be overcome or adapted to through perseverance and hard work, so that dreams can become reality. The back matter of the book also includes a nice note for teachers, an understanding of the reasoning for using the word “we” throughout the story, and some ideas for how to practically apply the ideas in the book to classroom life.

It's always nice to have a fresh start, and this book gives readers the opportunity to try having just that!

Good Points

The illustrations in this book do a wonderful job depicting the various relationships and issues that children might go through, along with the ways in which struggles can be overcome or adapted to through perseverance and hard work, so that dreams can become reality. It's always nice to have a fresh start, and this book gives readers the opportunity to try having just that!