April 7th kicks of National Library Week, an annual week to celebrate all of the wonderful services provided by libraries. It's a great time to say, "Thank you!" to the amazing library staff who encourage a love of reading and learning. And what better way to thank a librarian than talking about books so here are some of our favorite books about books, libraries, and librarians!
Perfect new children's book, middle grade book, and teen book titles for your school and library releasing on March 12th from HarperCollins Children's Books.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and it's the perfect opportunity to highlight the stories told by and about Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans
We have several amazing new books by Newbery authors coming out over the next few months and we're so excited to introduce them to you! With adorable animals, fantastical adventures, time travel, and heartwarming intergenerational friendships, there is a book on this list for every reader.
We have several amazing new books by Newbery authors coming out over the next few months. We're taking a moment to highlight each of these creators, starting with Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Award Winning author of Hello, Universe and the brand new novel, The First State of Being.
Perfect new children's book, middle grade book, and teen book titles for your school and library releasing on March 5th from HarperCollins Children's Books.
Are you a 3-7th grade teacher or homeschooling parent who has Percy Jackson, Greek myth-loving kids? Of course, you are! I’m excited to share some fun classroom activities for Medusa. These activities teach active reading and analytical and creative writing skills. They also help students think about point of view, influence, storytelling, and perspective.
Tiffany Jewell, antibias educator and author of The Antiracist Kid, brings together a diverse group of contributors to discuss the challenges being faced by students of color across the country both historically and today. This eye-opening text is for adults and educators as well as for the teens who are its primary audience.
Perfect new children's book, middle grade book, and teen book titles for your school and library releasing on February 27th from HarperCollins Children's Books.
This is the first in a comprehensive blog series with practical ideas on how to easily build your students' social-emotional skills without finding an extra hour in your school day. First, we'll focus on self-awareness, an understanding of our emotions and thoughts and how they influence our actions.
Katherine Applegate brought us The One and Only Ivan in 2012 and over the past decade and subsequent books readers across the country have fallen in love with the gorilla and his animal friends. The book went on to win the Newbery Award and numerous state awards. Now, Katherine is delivering a beautiful conclusion with The One and Only Family.
Perfect new children's book, middle grade book, and teen book titles for your school and library releasing on February 20th from HarperCollins Children's Books.
Perfect new children's book, middle grade book, and teen book titles for your school and library releasing on February 13th from HarperCollins Children's Books.
Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series has been a school and library favorite for nearly two decades. With it's relatable protagonist, non-stop action, and Greek mythology academic ties, the books have hooked in reluctant readers and turned them into superfans. We've put together a list of some amazing books that are the perfect next reads for half-bloods.
Perfect new children's book, middle grade book, and teen book titles for your school and library releasing on February 6th from HarperCollins Children's Books.
Edited by Ellen Oh, You Are Here: Connecting Flights is a collection of stories spanning the Asian American experience. It has been named to many end-of-year lists, including being selected as a NYPL Best Book of the Year and a Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice. You Are Here will be publishing in paperback on February 27, making it the perfect choice for whole-class reads or library book clubs.
April is National Poetry Month and it’s a great time to get children interested in the writing style. There are many classic poetry collections, such as those by Shel Silverstein, illustrated poems perfect for storytime, and novels in verse, which are great for making poetry and literature accessible to readers at all levels.
Each March, we honor not only the countless women throughout history who have changed the world, but also everyone still fighting for women’s rights today. From scientists, to musicians, to authors, we have a great selection of non-fiction books to connect your readers to some amazing women and the impact they’ve had on all our lives.
Reading aloud to children of all ages (yes, even the ones that aren’t little enough to fit on the rug anymore!) can have a lasting impact on their lives. Reading aloud not only builds classroom community, but also improves vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and generates discussions that help listeners to connect ideas and construct meaning.
Perfect new children's book, middle grade book, and teen book titles for your school and library releasing on January 30th from HarperCollins Children's Books.
Perfect new children's book, middle grade book, and teen book titles for your school and library releasing on January 23rd from HarperCollins Children's Books.
