Publish with us
Your best teaching ideas, in print and in classrooms
Nutty Brown Press is the publishing house behind Argument-Driven Inquiry® and Trio. We work with educators and researchers to turn classroom-tested ideas into books, curriculum, and resources teachers can use the next day.
What we publish
Books and materials for K–12 classrooms
We're most interested in work that's grounded in research and has already been tried with real students.
Teacher books
Practical books that help teachers teach a subject or practice better.
Curriculum and lessons
Units, investigations, and tasks built around a clear instructional model.
Assessments
Tasks and tools that show how students think, not only what they remember.
Professional learning
Resources for coaches, PLCs, and leaders supporting teachers.
How it works
From idea to classroom
- 1 Send a proposalTell us about the idea, who it's for, and how it's been used with students.
- 2 We talk it throughOur editorial team reviews it and sets up a conversation about fit and scope.
- 3 Develop the manuscriptWe work with you on structure, editing, and the teacher and student pages.
- 4 Design and productionOur team handles layout, illustration, covers, and print.
- 5 Into classroomsYour work is sold through the Nutty Brown Press store and, where it fits, alongside our programs.
Why Nutty Brown Press
A publisher run by educators
Teachers at the center
Our founders are a former elementary teacher and a former high school science teacher.
Research-minded
ADI began as funded research and has grown through classroom testing and teacher feedback.
A real audience
Our books reach teachers across the country through our store, workshops, and partners.
Tell us about your idea
A few paragraphs is plenty to start: the grade levels and subject, what makes the approach different, and how it's been used with students. We read every proposal and reply by email.