Educator Resources
Growing Reader
15 Books That 6- to 8-Year-Old Boys Say Are Must-Reads
These books had 6- to 8-year-old boys raving, either because they made them laugh, were full of adventures, or were so exciting they had to keep reading.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
15 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
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.
Pre-K
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
13 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.
