Get great, updated ideas about summer reading programs that are happening now. Free reading incentive programs for 2025 are here, and they’re not just for kids! Give kids and adults a fun summer of reading and earning rewards by choosing a summer reading challenge with interesting summer reading activities. Avoid the summer reading slide and … Read more
Choose some excellent Christmas books to read from this extensive list. There are titles for kids of all ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to upper elementary students. Adults will enjoy them, too! Some of them are newer, and others are classics. As a school librarian, mom, and grandmother, one of the favorite traditions I look … Read more
Learn how to level books the easy way for your classroom library, home library, or school library. The simple system I use as a school librarian works for a variety of different book leveling systems. This article will show you how to level books for Fountas and Pinnell, how to level books by Lexile score, … Read more
Get some gingerbread book inspiration with this list of best gingerbread books for kids including preschool and elementary grades. This gingerbread book list includes fictional humorous tales about the Gingerbread Man, stories about gingerbread houses, and nonfiction cookbook titles as well. Some are newer and others are classics. As a school librarian at five different … Read more
Learn about some fabulous books about apples from an apple-growing mom and children’s librarian. Find a great selection of books about apples for toddlers, as well as for preschool and kindergarten students. Even adults will find books about apples on this list. So sit back, grab a cup of mulled apple cider or a piece … Read more
Here’s a list of the best funny Halloween books for kids of all ages. The list is sorted by age and grade level for easy reference. As a veteran elementary school teacher, now a school librarian, I know how popular “creepy” books are with kids. These books are fun to read at Halloween and during … Read more
Here is a comprehensive list of the best first day of school books for every elementary school grade. I even included a book for those starting preschool as well as some back-to-school books for teachers. Some are new, and others are classics. What is a good first day of school book? I hope you find … Read more
Learn about an amazing free eBook website for schools, teachers, students, that also offers cheap home access for families. Think you can’t get anything good for free anymore? Then you must not be familiar with Epic eBooks. Want to learn how to take advantage of this free educational resource? Read on! My Epic Backstory As … Read more
Learn about the best wildflower books for kids, from kindergarten through upper elementary grades. How do you teach kids about wildflowers? As a former classroom teacher who is now a library media specialist, I think reading books about wildflowers is an excellent way to introduce kids to the wildflowers they may see. Here are some … Read more
These engaging technology books for kids are perfect for helping preschool and elementary school students understand technology. Get a list of the best technology books for kids right here and learn why these books stand out. Studies are indicating that an early introduction to computer skills, including AI and coding, can give students a problem-solving, … Read more