Educator Resources
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.
Tween
A Good Scare: How Horror Books Can Help Kids Conquer Their Fears
It’s confidence-building to be bold and conquer the things that frighten us — and a scary book can help kids do just that.
Growing Reader
Tween
Listen Up: 3 New Audiobooks Your Kids Will Love
These three new audiobooks are standouts for their awesome stories, entertaining narration, and enormous kid-appeal. Give them a listen with your growing reader or tween today.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Great Reads To Celebrate Black History Month With Kids and Teens
From illustrated biographies to seldom-seen profiles to stunning prose, these stories help bring Black history to life for kids.
Tips & Advice
Building a World of Empathy Through the Simple Yet Profound Act of Reading Aloud
Reading aloud can provide a pathway for a child to build an empathetic life. By reading together, and talking about different characters, ideas, and themes, we can help create a sense of self-awareness and an awareness of others.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Celebrating Black Authors Past and Present: Favorite Reads and Soon-to-Be Classics for Young Readers
The Brown Bookshelf celebrates and shares the infinite stories Black creators have to tell. Here, five Brown Bookshelf team members reflect on favorite works from children's authors past and present.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
20 Sight Word Games, Activities, and Reading Ideas
Knowing sight words at a glance makes reading easier. Here you’ll find sight word games, apps, multi-sensory activities, and reading ideas.
Tips & Advice
Why I Love My Local Bookstore
In an age of mass market everything, our local bookstore is an oasis.
