Educator Resources
Tween
18 Books That Kids Say Have Helped Them Find Their Own Voice
We asked tween readers to share some of the books that have helped them discover their own voice and develop their own view of the world.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
11 Swimmingly Good Reads for Kids Who Love Sea Life
You and your undersea adventurer can explore the ocean with these great books featuring all things aquatic!
Growing Reader
Early Chapter Books With Fierce Female Characters
Finding early chapter books with bold leading ladies can be surprisingly difficult. The next time you’re looking for a good book full of girl power, give one of these a try.
Pre-K
20 Smart Books To Help Get Your Kids Ready for Preschool or Kindergarten
Whether you’re helping your child prepare for preschool or kindergarten, these books are great tools to talk about all the fun and learning that’s ahead.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Let’s Go Camping: 13 Picture Books to Spark Outdoor Adventures
Fireflies, flashlights, s’mores, and tents; it’s camping season, and these kids' books are a great way to encourage kids to get outside. Or just read about it from your air-conditioned living room.
Growing Reader
Tween
Reads for Super Readers: 9 Books for 8- to 12-Year-Old Bookworms
Know a big-time bookworm? These kid-recommended books are perfect for 8- to 12-year-olds who love to read stories about the joy of reading.
Tween
13 Page-Turning Series That Middle Grade Readers Love
If you want your child to read more, a tried and true strategy is to get them hooked on a great series. These kid-approved options are highly engrossing according to young readers.
Tween
The Importance of Reading Aloud to Big Kids
Only 17% of parents of kids ages 9 – 11 read aloud to their children. Yet reading aloud to older kids provides them with many important benefits.
Tween
9 Mysteries Fourth and Fifth Graders Recommend to Their Friends
Filled with intrigue, suspense, and puzzles that must be solved, a good mystery can engross both voracious and reluctant readers. Here are nine great ones.
Teen
Enchanting the Everyday: The Best Magical Realism Books for YA Readers
Magic and reality co-existing in the same realm is what makes these YA magical realism books so much fun to read.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
13 Stunningly Beautiful New Picture Books
Sometimes you pick up a picture book for the story, but sometimes it’s the illustrations that grab you. These new picture books do just that.
Teen
Celebrate Your Middle School Graduate With Gift-Worthy Books
From classic read-alouds to inspirational nonfiction, show your soon-to-be high schooler how proud you are with these books that make great middle school graduation gifts.
