Educator Resources
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.
Teen
A Reading Rainbow: YA Novels That Explore Sexuality and Sexual Identity
These funny, moving, and powerful YA books reflect the experiences and struggles of teens exploring sexuality and sexual identity for the first time.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Ahoy, Matey! Here Be the Best Pirate Books for Kids
These arrgh-mazing picture books will have your whole family talking like a pirate, just in time for International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19!
Growing Reader
Tween
Make ‘Em Laugh: 13 Classic Comedies for Middle Graders
Each of these comic novels is a solid dose of good medicine -- not only in a big-picture kind of way, but also as a remedy for reluctant readers.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
We Remember: Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About 9/11
Reading and understanding have always been necessary to heal the wounds of division and violence. And so, with hope, we bring the next generation with us to the bookshelf.
Tips & Advice
Working Social-Emotional Learning Into Everyday Classroom Life
Teachers don’t often have extra time during the day to fit in social-emotional activities. Use these tips to incorporate SEL into everyday classroom life.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
17 Spanish/English Bilingual Picture Books
Bilingual picture books offer children the opportunity to develop a second language and expand their cultural awareness. Here are 17 Spanish/English gems.
Pre-K
13 Fantastic Food Books for Preschoolers
Books can be a great way to talk about food with your child, whether you’re dealing with a picky eater, a child who loves to cook, or something in between.
Tips & Advice
Regulatory Activities To Implement for a Calmer Classroom
Helping kids regulate their emotions opens their capacity for learning and behavioral control. Here are some of our favorite activities to incorporate movement, breathing techniques, and grounding strategies into the classroom.
Tween
Books Like Harry Potter: 20 Series To Read Next
These highly recommended, highly addicting, can’t-put-‘em-down stories of adventure and fantasy are perfect for kids who love the Harry Potter series.
Growing Reader
Tween
Graphic Novels Elementary Schoolers Love
As an elementary school librarian, graphic novels were one of my favorite tools for helping reluctant readers get excited about checking out a book.
