Elementary

A classroom teacher and a librarian engaged early elementary student in discussions about identity and stereotypes—and asked them to evaluate a book collection.

While classroom and school libraries share the larger goal of advancing literacy, they often serve different purposes—and compete for the same resources.

Featuring young protagonists and realistic scenarios, these inviting picture books demonstrate how kids can make choices that positively affect their classroom community and beyond.

Boyd discusses the connection between street lit and challenged books, while Winner describes the frequently challenged LGBTQ-themed picture books that he shares with his elementary students. 

An elementary school librarian’s suggestions for projects related to animal habitats, natural disasters, bridge building, recycled fashion, and more.

These picture books address the sights, sounds, and seeming magical things that happen when night falls.

Check out these picture books that feature the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.