Educator Resources
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.
Tween
Oh, The Places They’ll Go! Gift Books for Elementary School Graduates
Celebrate elementary graduates with a book gift that lets them know this milestone is just the start of all the exciting things they can do.
Growing Reader
Great Gift Books for Kindergarten Graduates
A sweet way to say "Great start!", celebrate your child's milestone with one of these picture books that make great graduation gifts for kindergarteners.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Ways To Use Jonathan London’s Froggy Series for Teaching
With stories full of laughs and relatable lessons, Froggy has proven to be a reliable favorite amongst preschoolers. Here are five ways Froggy books make excellent teaching titles in the classroom or for at-home learning.
Growing Reader
Tween
9 Baseball Books Kids Say Are Home Runs
Batter up! Looking for some great baseball books for kids? Check out these stories young readers are recommending to each other.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Libraries Gone Wild! 14 Imaginative Picture Books About Libraries
From a storytime invaded by poultry to a school library guarded by a real-life dragon, these tales remind us that the library is a magical place full of possibility and fun.
Tween
How To Use Book Talks in the Classroom To Build Reading Excitement
While many readers find informal conversations about books rewarding, structured “book talks” are a powerful tool for convincing other readers to pick up a title, especially in the classroom.
