Classroom & Institutional Adoption
At Trailwalker Books, we believe literature belongs in classrooms, libraries, and meaningful student conversations. Our Education Outreach initiative supports schools and institutions seeking powerful contemporary novels that invite thoughtful discussion and critical engagement.
Featured Title for Classroom Adoption
Amagansett '84
Described as “heartbreakingly poignant” (Kirkus Reviews) and “mesmerizing to its breathless conclusion” (IndieReader), Amagansett ’84 is a coming-of-age novel that is both timeless and timely.
Told from the perspective of sixteen-year-old Ricky Hawkins and set against the land and seascapes of 1980s eastern Long Island, the novel confronts themes including:
- Racial tension
- Economic stratification
- Teen pregnancy
- Suicide and adolescent mental health
- Moral responsibility and personal growth
Through an intimate portrait of small-town life, the novel invites students to examine identity, consequence, empathy, and the search for belonging.
Appropriate for Grades 9–12 and college-level introductory literature courses.Educator Discounts
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Every institutional order includes access to a comprehensive classroom support packet:
- Chapter-by-chapter guiding questions designed to strengthen comprehension and discussion and to ensure students actually read the novel.
- An essay-writing guide developed by the author, a longtime university and high school writing instructor
- Instructions for participation in the Amagansett ’84 Essay Contest
The essay contest is judged by senior editors at Trailwalker Books and awards three cash prizes to student winners.
Review Copies & Curriculum Evaluation
We are happy to provide reviewer copies for curriculum consideration. Educators and department chairs are encouraged to contact us directly for evaluation materials.
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We look forward to supporting meaningful literary engagement in your classroom community.
Education Outreach