Educator Resources
Growing Reader
Tween
6 Innovative Ways To Use Graphic Novels as Teaching Tools
Check out these teacher-tested ways graphic novels can enrich instruction, boost student comprehension, and engage readers of all levels.
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
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.
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
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.
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!
