Educator Resources
Growing Reader
Tween
Books That Help Kids Walk in Someone Else's Shoes
Kids highly recommend these books that build empathy and understanding of our diverse world by allowing readers to walk in someone else’s shoes for a while.
Growing Reader
Tween
How Fantasy Novels Help Kids Explore the Messiness of Real Life
In kids’ literature, fantasy is interpreted as a “safe zone” for young readers, where the author leaves the icky messiness of real life outside the wardrobe door. But not only is leaving out the icky messiness of real life unwise, it’s pretty much impossible. The icky messiness is what it’s all about.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Helping Kids Think Like Writers: A Talk with Frindle Author Andrew Clements
Andrew Clements has dozens of titles to his name, from picture books to novels to early reader chapter books, including Frindle, a middle grade novel about the power of language and invention.
Growing Reader
Tween
Exploring Furthermore, Fantastical Worlds, and Fashion with Author Tahereh Mafi
Tahereh Mafi is the author of Furthermore, a spellbinding middle grade novel about two kids on an epic and magical adventure.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
We Belong Together: 4 Wonderful Picture Books That Feature Adoptive Families
Every adoption is a celebration, the culmination of a journey to create a family, and these picture books featuring adoptive families would broaden and diversify any family's bookshelves.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: Furthermore
Tahereh Mafi's Furthermore is a color-rich, wonderfully imaginative story that will enchant readers to the very end. With characters you’ll love, and scenes as creative as can be, your topsy-turvy journey won’t soon be forgotten. Come along, won’t you?
Grown-Up Reads
3 New Buzzworthy Books About Fighting for Love, Equality, and Happiness at Home
At this busy time of year I’ve done the work for you, selecting three new grown-up reads that I think will be worth your time … even when you can only spare a few minutes!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
A Wee Bit of Fun: A New Collection of Kids’ Books That Captures the Delights of Childhood
Known for their apps, art, and activities — and smile-inducing designs — Wee Society has branched out into delightful kids’ books that spark imagination and inspire creativity.
Tips & Advice
Female Empowerment on the Shelf: Why We Need Feminist Books for Young Girls — And Boys
Feminist books, like the Rad Women series, show kids that all humans have the power to be courageous, to be loving, and to work for justice.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
8 Books About Real-Life Kids Who Changed the World
Sometimes reading stories about one child’s brave act, creative spark, or quiet determination is enough to inspire my kids — or yours, or anyone’s — to believe that they have power just waiting to be discovered.
Tips & Advice
How Mother-Daughter Book Clubs Can Help Girls (and Moms!) Find Their Voice
I love books; I’m addicted to stories. So when my fourth-grade daughter received an invitation to join a Mother-Daughter book club, I was thrilled.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Helping Kids Be Exactly Who They Are — The Joy of Feel-Good Children’s Books
Author Todd Parr aims to create books that empower kids to be confident, determined, strong, and kind human beings.
