Educator Resources
Tween
Teen
FanFic Is Big with Teens and Tweens: Here’s What Parents and Educators Need to Know
While there’s much for kids to like, even love, about fanfiction, there can be a dark side to it as well. Here's what parents and educators should know.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Where the Heart Is: 7 Books About Home for Kids
For young children, their home is their world, but as they venture out into the wider world, they’ll discover that not everyone’s home is alike. These picture books show kids all different kinds of houses, both real and imagined, and the love that makes them feel like home.
Tween
Teen
Katherine Paterson’s List of Recommended Reads for Middle Grade and YA Readers
Katherine Paterson, author of the Newbery Medal-winning Bridge to Teribithia, shares nine books that she recommends for every middle grade and YA reader.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
9 Toe-Tapping Picture Books Inspired by Popular Song Lyrics
Based on songs written by John Lennon, Mariah Carey, and more, these books bring messages of hope, enthusiasm, and love to young readers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Children’s Books That Celebrate Strength and Resilience in the Face of Life’s Challenges
Pictures books are a simple yet powerful tool for discussing myriad difficult topics and providing kids with models for coping with tough situations of all kinds.
Tween
Remembering Charlotte’s Web, the Girl I Was, the Mom I Am, and the Teacher I Loved
Charlotte’s Web celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. How many of us remember well the first time we read or heard this beloved story?
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Read Globally: 17 Beautiful Books That Introduce Mexican Culture & History to Kids
From picture books to middle grade novels, we’ve found wonderful stories that reflect that myriad facets of Mexican culture and history.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
17 New Authors of Color Writing Much-Needed Stories for Kids
These new(ish) authors of color write diverse books aimed at children, teens, and young adults. Their works resonate with the times, speak to the future, and show children varied experiences and perspectives.
Growing Reader
Tween
Making Mr. Lemoncello Proud: Chris Grabenstein on the Value of Libraries Today
Chris Grabenstein, author of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series, discusses his own relationship with books growing up and the unique role libraries can play in kids' lives.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library is a fun-filled, lightning-fast novel for middle grade readers that's packed with fun puzzles and book references.
Teen
5 Fascinating Insights into Your Teen’s Brain
If you’re looking to better understand what happens when your kid enters adolescence — and what's going on in their head — check out these expert insights.
Tween
Teen
Critical Reading — Teaching Kids to Discern Real Information from Fake News
How can we give the next generation the skills to determine if something they read is true, false, or somewhere in between? These expert tips can help.
