Educator Resources
Tween
17 Grown-Up Books Tweens Can Read
From science fiction to narrative nonfiction, here are “grown-up books” that are appropriate, fun, and enriching for tween readers.
Pre-K
7 Beyond-the-Book Ways to Hook Preschoolers on Reading
Games and activities are a great way to extend the joy of reading into other aspects of your child's life. Here are some easy ones to try at home.
Tween
Books as Bridges to the Cold War and Beyond: A Chat with Author Gayle Rosengren
Author Gayle Rosengren discusses the historical setting for her newest novel for middle grade readers, Cold War on Maplewood Street, shares her dream pen pal, her new favorite book, and more.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
How to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can Help
Sharing stories can be a powerful tool for talking about the complex realities of race, particularly in trying times. Here are a few resources and books to help foster conversation, empathy, and understanding with the young people in your lives.
Tips & Advice
What Other Countries Do Right When It Comes to Reading
While there is no one way to raise kids who love to read, we took a look at several countries' practices to see how they, by certain measures, get it right.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
What To Do If Your Child Is Interested in Books With Adult Themes
What can you do when kids get curious about books that seem too mature or that don’t jibe with your values? We asked some parents and experts for advice.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Remembering Hurricane Katrina: 15 Moving Books for Kids of All Ages
These books for kids and teens help explain what happened when Hurricane Katrina struck and celebrate the resiliency of the communities that lived through the storm.
Tween
Dear Mom, Dad, and Teacher: This Is Why I Read
Kids tell us why they really love to read. Plus, tips on how parents can help keep reading a fun, joy-filled experience.
Teen
How to Empower Kids to Stop Hating Their Flaws and Love Who They Are
Author Emily-Anne Rigal shares her experiences with bullying and the "light bulb moment" she experienced as a teenager that changed her life.
Baby & Toddler
Easy Activities That Help Babies Grow Up Smart
Stephen Camarata, Ph.D. shares some simple, fun activities that can help parents raise smarter, happier, and healthier babies.
Grown-Up Reads
Fall Into Reading: The Best Books of Fall 2015
This fall is an embarrassment of riches for any reader. There are just so. many. good. books! Here are some of the ones we can't wait to crack open.
Tween
Teen
Why Txtng Is OK for Kids ☺
You’ve likely heard that texting is destroying our children’s ability to communicate. But what if texting is enhancing the language rather than destroying it?
