Nonfiction

Whether it's spring, when we first noticed these books, or summer, winter, or fall, offering children a way to look at the world that makes them appreciate and want to protect it may help guarantee its future, and theirs. 

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we offer this list of nonfiction and fiction titles to commemorate the lives of the thousands of people of Japanese descent who were impacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066, which forcibly relocated them into concentration camps.

These recent and forthcoming titles celebrate the possibilities of children’s literature to support transformation, global consciousness, and creativity.

Many inventors and scientists of color have made incredible contributions to our modern life, but they have not necessarily had the attention they deserved. In this fun and engaging series each volume is devoted to the life and work of one of these inventors and scientists.

At Scholastic Library Publishing, it is our mission to publish engaging series nonfiction for all ages, including early childhood. We pick topics that are curriculum aligned and present them in the most fun way possible. We want to keep our readers engaged, and we want our books to contribute to our readers’ ability to LOVE learning as they move into higher grades.

Despite a world that tried to silence their voices, these women writers broke through to create stories that have changed hearts and challenged minds. Share these biographies with your students during Women's History Month and all year long.

From developing vaccines to discovering dinosaurs, these women have left an indelible mark on the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. 

March is dedicated to celebrating women's contributions to history, culture, and society in the U.S. These 10 collective biographies of hardworking, determined, fierce women will teach and inspire young readers.

What do Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, and Amy Cheney Beach have in common? They’re all groundbreaking women who made a mark on music history. Share these picture book biographies to inspire the next generation of talented performers.