Educator Resources
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Growing Reader
Fantastic Picture Books for Fans of Mo Willems
Check out these delightful, funny, creative stories if you’re looking for books similar to Mo Willems’ style and wit.
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Growing Reader
Tween
Poetry Is Actually Kinda Cool: Great Poetry Books for Reluctant Poetry Readers
Perfect for the not-so-gung-ho poetry reader, these books do a fantastic job of making poetry stop looking academic and start looking very cool.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Rad Women Your Girls (and Boys!) Should Read About
These notable nonfiction titles for early and middle grade readers show that women have been making history since the beginning of, well, history.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
20 of the Best Level 2 Books for Early Readers
For kids ready to transition to Level 2 books, these engaging fiction and nonfiction books provide developing readers with strong visual clues and predictable sentence patterns.
Growing Reader
Little Detectives: Mystery Books for 6- to 8-Year-Olds
Mysteries get kids to think differently and pay attention to details they might not otherwise notice. Here are 15 great ones.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Stories & Activities To Celebrate Women’s History Month With Kids
May these amazing women inspire your children to break down barriers and face life’s challenges with courage and grit.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Ways to Add Movement to Storytime
Kids aren't meant to be sedentary. Check out this list of teacher-tested ideas to help kids move during read-aloud time!
Tween
18 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Fifth and Sixth Grade Readers
These books are loved by advanced fifth and sixth grade readers for their unique character voices, complex plots and themes, and high page counts.
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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
11 Nonfiction Kids’ Books That Celebrate Black Excellence
These fantastic reads center on Black figures throughout history who embodied excellence in their respective fields and inspired those around them.
Tween
17 Essential Coming-of-Age Novels for Tweens
Being a tween is hard. These powerful coming-of-age novels can help kids navigate this tumultuous time in their lives.
Tween
Teen
15 Books To Bridge the Gap Between Middle Grade and YA
These book recommendations are perfect for kids that have outgrown middle grade books, but aren't quite ready for YA.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
31 of the Best Level 1 Books for Early Readers
These level 1 books feature short sentences, large type, and supportive picture clues. They're filled with great stories and information to keep beginning readers excited about reading.
