Educator Resources

Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Books About Books: 15 Children's Stories That Celebrate the Joy of Reading

These picture books zero in on the pure joy of storytelling and are just the thing for parents who want to plant and nurture the love of reading in their children.

Teen

Must-Read Coming-of-Age Stories for Teens

These books address issues of sexual identity, race, appearance, and, of course, love. I hope they help the teens you love navigate this exciting, tumultuous time in their lives.

Tween

20 Books That Capture the Middle School Experience

Here are 20 books for kids — ranging from funny to sad to dramatic — that accurately portray the ups and downs of middle school life, and how to survive it.

Tween

17 Fantastic Chapter Books for Fourth Graders

There are tons of fantastic titles available to fourth graders, whether they’re looking for humor, fantasy, or realistic stories. Here are just a few to choose from!

Growing Reader

Tween

20 Great Chapter Books for Third Graders

Help your third grader fall in love with reading with these engaging chapter books featuring adventure, friendship, humor, mystery, and magic.

Growing Reader

20 Superb Chapter Books for Second Graders

Second graders need books that hold their interest but aren’t so difficult they turn them off to reading altogether. These books are surefire winners.

Pre-K

Growing Reader

20 Terrific Books for First Graders

From picture books to short, single-chapter books, first graders need a range of books to suit their growing reading abilities. These books can help them make the most of their first "real" year of school.

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Back to School Books & Resource Reads for Parents

Get set for the new school year! Find age-specific reads and helpful insights to prepare kids and parents for the year ahead.

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Books That Model Empathy and Compassion for Young Readers

Empathy is not easy to teach, but books that put kindness and inclusion at the forefront can help spark conversations with children about what it means to be empathetic and compassionate.

Pre-K

20 Smart Books To Help Get Your Kids Ready for Preschool or Kindergarten

Whether you’re helping your child prepare for preschool or kindergarten, these books are great tools to talk about all the fun and learning that’s ahead.

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Picture Books To Help Kids Understand Physical Disabilities and Differences

These books help those with disabilities feel seen while also fostering conversations around inclusion as we work toward a more accessible world for all.