Tween
Teen
11 Contemporary Diverse Novels for Middle Grade Readers
These diverse middle grade books have authentic voices and resonate with the times in which we live today.
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Teen
10 YA Survival Stories Worth Obsessing Over
These fictional reads center on teen characters who rise above their challenges, adapt to their environments, and do whatever it takes to live another day.
Growing Reader
Tween
Stand Out at Stand-Up: 7 Truly Funny Joke Books for Kids
These funny joke books for children provide young readers with side-splitting comedic material and will keep everyone laughing for weeks to come.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Listen to an Excerpt of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Read by Ashley Judd
In this excerpt from an audiobook about fierce females in history, actress Ashley Judd introduces readers to the life of Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
10 Classroom Read-Alouds and Activities to Start the School Year
Sharing great books encourages students’ critical thinking through rich discussion, coaxes them to come together as a group of learners, and fosters warmth, wonder, and respect among peers.
Tween
Jump Rope Dreams: On Discovering Double Dutch as a Child
On weekends, Doreen Spicer-Dannelly and her siblings were allowed to play outside, and going to the neighborhood playground was the highlight of her week. There, in the heart of Brownsville, was where she fell in love with Double Dutch.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Llama Llama Loves to Read
Follow along with Llama Llama Loves to Read and watch as everyone’s favorite little llama and his classmates learn their ABCs, identify sight words, and read stories!
