Elementary

Betsy Bird’s annual marathon of standout titles in children’s literature, from the unconventional to the informational. 

Children should be encouraged to look closely at the world around them and ask questions. These recently published titles for preschool and early elementary students will do just that as they build a solid foundation for STEM work and wonderings.

"Room on Our Rock" and "A Place To Land" honored by National Council of Teachers of English.

Nine superb titles made SLJ's list of must-have transitional chapter books. 

Fourth- and eighth-grade reading levels have declined since 2017, according to the Nation's Report Card from the National Center for Educational Statistics.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Children's Book Week, November 4–10, with titles that salute the magic of stories and pleasures of reading. 

The New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project and companion curriculum is being used by teachers to change the narrative of American history lessons in the classroom.

The new website provides teachers with information on Penguin Random House titles, teaching guides, and resources to improve student literacy.

Two recently published titles offer recommendations galore for collection developers, classroom teachers, students of literature, and parents.