Educator Resources
Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Books for Kids with Big Imaginations
This collection of read-alouds will help you nurture your little dreamers and show them you understand what makes them tick.
Growing Reader
Tween
A Reading List for Moms Who Want To Raise Feminist Sons
These books can help you educate yourself on the issues around feminism, and present your sons with stories of strong and forthright women and girls.
Tips & Advice
Serenity Now! 3 Quick and Easy Meditations for Kids
If you're curious about meditation, but aren't sure where to start, check out these easy at-home meditations for kids.
Tween
Teen
13 Read-Alouds to Help You Connect with Your Middle Schooler
I asked middle school kids and teachers for a list of their favorite read-alouds. Here are some of the top picks that I can’t wait to share with my young reader.
Tips & Advice
Reading by Example: What Kids Learn About Books from Watching You
I haven’t always been aware of how my actions are imprinting values on others, especially younger people around me who I think aren’t paying attention. They are. What I do, it turns out, matters.
Growing Reader
Tween
Journalism 101: Kids’ Books About Reporters and the Role of the Press
These nonfiction and fiction books help kids to understand the ideals of a free press and discover reporters who shaped journalism as we know it.
Growing Reader
8 Ways Parents Discourage Their Kids from Reading
Sometimes we unintentionally discourage our kids from reading. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Here’s what not to do — and why.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Picture Books That Inspire a Positive Outlook
Even the happiest and most hopeful of kids will sometimes feel less than optimistic. Books to the rescue! These eight picture books can help children find the rainbow’s end again, and reinforce the sense that resilience resides within, always.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
10 Great Picture Books for Military Families
As a military spouse, I’ve seen firsthand the unique challenges families like mine face. From the highs of reunions to the lows of separations, these reads are excellent resources for families along their military journey.
Tween
An Honest Struggle: A Q&A with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley About The War That Saved My Life
We chatted with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, the author of The War That Saved My Life, a Newbery Honor book for middle grade readers.
Growing Reader
Tween
When Reading Speed Matters for Kids
When it comes to kids and reading, does speed matter? The answer is yes and no. A reading specialist explains what we should pay attention to.
Tween
7 Lessons for Parents of Reluctant Middle Grade Readers
Something happened when my daughter was finally ready for middle grade books — namely, she wasn’t that into them. Frustrated, I went looking for some advice.
