Educator Resources
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
12 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.
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.
Growing Reader
Tween
Tips and Tricks for Building Kids’ Reading Stamina
Research shows that the amount of reading time and reading volume significantly impacts kids’ reading success. These tips can help kids build their reading stamina.
Growing Reader
Too Cute! 13 Critter-Filled Chapter Books for Kids Who Love Animals
Emerging readers love books that feature cute, cuddly, and happy animals. These nine chapter books will fill the demands of critter-loving kids.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Black Boy Joy: 30 Picture Books Featuring Black Male Protagonists
Finding good, quality books featuring people of color can be a challenge. Here are 30 must-read stories with Black boys at the center.
Tween
15 Books That 9- to 12-Year-Old Boys Say Are Awesome
According to tween boys — both avid and reluctant readers — these books were so engaging they didn’t want to put them down. See which titles they raved about.
