Educator Resources
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
6 Great Read-Together Books for Dads and Daughters
These heartwarming and hilarious picture books are perfect for some father-daughter bonding time.
Tween
Ask the Librarians: What Sci-Fi Books Are Good for 9-Year-Olds, But Not Too Scary?
The librarians at the New York Public Library answer your questions. This time: great books for young sci-fi fans that won't keep them up at night.
Tips & Advice
10 Points on the Power of Poetry
Reading and writing poetry remind us that language is not just something we learn; it’s something we actively take part in making.
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.
