Educator Resources

Grown-Up Reads

Squeeze Reads: Great Books for the Time-Crunched

These are the kind of reads that can be nibbled on in short bites, that proceed at a fast clip, or aren’t too long. In short, perfect for busy parents!

Growing Reader

A Reader’s Best Friend: The Many Benefits of Reading with Animals

Reading to a dog, or any pet, gives children a safe environment to practice their reading, make mistakes, and grow as a reader. Plus, it's fun!

Growing Reader

Tween

When Bigger Is Better: 8 Unforgettable Books About Big Families

Big families make for ready-made playmates, great adventures, and exciting stories. From silly to sweet, these eight families are ones you'll remember.

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Going Ape for Reading: 11 Great Gorilla Books

Check out these delightful stories in which gorillas deliver pizza, make new friends, ride the subway, and even solve crimes.

Pre-K

How We Talk (or Don't Talk) About Diversity When We Read with Our Kids

Author Matt de la Peña on how we consciously or unconsciously frame “diverse” stories when we read to our little ones.

Growing Reader

Tween

How to Spot a Fake (Reader)

Your kid may seem like a real bookworm, but could they have you fooled? Here's how to tell the difference between a real reader and a fake.

Baby & Toddler

7 Tips for Attending Library Storytime with Your Baby

As with all things with a new baby, it can be scary to jump right in. See how to make library storytime a fun and rewarding experience for you and your baby.

Just For Fun

Tips & Advice

On the Meanings of Dragons

Dragons aren’t merely obstacles to our heroism. Dragons are -- to my great delight -- far more complicated than that.

Growing Reader

Graphic Language: How to Read Comic Books with Your Kid

Comic books can make for great reading material for kids — if you can figure out how you're supposed to actually read them. These tips will get you started.