Educator Resources
Teen
YA Preview: The 23 Books Teens Should Be Excited About This Fall
While our dream reading list for fall could probably get into the triple digits, here’s a short selection of YA books teens should be especially eager to read.
Tween
16 Books Tweens Can Look Forward to This Fall
Get ready for kids who turn green, unexpected spies, ghosts, scientific breakthroughs, and a nod to the classics. Here are the best new middle grade books coming out this fall.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Help Ease Your Child's First Day of School Jitters
Author Natasha Wing shares tips to help kids open up about their feelings about starting school for the first time or returning to a new grade.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
26 Picture Books You Won’t Want to Miss This Fall
Fall 2015 is packed with eagerly anticipated sequels, new creations from beloved authors, debuts from talented first time writers/illustrators, and more.
Growing Reader
Tween
Books for Young Activists: 7 Inspiring Reads for Kids Who Want to Change the World
These books address social and environmental issues and will inspire young readers to make their own positive impact on the world.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Seeing Double: Kids' Books for and Featuring Twins
While no one story defines the twin experience, there are some great children’s books that feature twins. Here are suggestions for all reading levels.
Tween
1 in 68: 7 Kid-Approved Books for Tweens with Asperger’s
This list focuses on kid-tested-and-approved titles designed for tweens with Asperger's. They helped my kid, and I hope they help yours, too!
Tween
10 Classics for Kids (That They’ll Actually Enjoy Reading)
The eleven classics listed here all share an important characteristic: they’re interesting to real readers!
Tips & Advice
How to Get Back on the Reading Wagon
If you've fallen off the reading wagon, remember that it’s never too late to hop right back on. Here are five ways my family got back on track.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Artist’s Way: 10 Picture Book Biographies About Famous Artists
These biographies of famed artists are excellent stepping-stones for learning how great minds made their way in the world and discovered their talent.
Teen
Navigating the Long and Winding Road: 11 Coming-of-Age Novels for Teens
These books address issues of sexual identity, race, appearance, and, of course, love. I hope they help the teens you love navigate this exciting, tumultuous time in their lives.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
7 Books That Teach Kids About the Fluidity of Gender and the Importance of Acceptance
Read these books to your child to help them better understand gender identity and to teach them about love, acceptance, and the beauty of diversity.
