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Reluctant and struggling readers come in every stripe from every kind of background, and publishers are creating books to appeal to all of them. From adorable board books to action-packed adventures to icky bugs and dinosaurs to lifelike teen situations, publishers want every kid or teen to close a book with renewed confidence in their reading ability.

Moving to a new ILS environment can seem like a daunting task, and this keeps many libraries from exploring other options that might serve their needs more effectively.

Students can get lost in a good story or a compelling nonfiction book on a topic that engages them—and that’s the kind of experience publishers are aiming for with their summer reading lists and programs.

There’s no doubt that pandemic-induced lockdowns increased both adults’ and children’s appetite—and need—for audiobooks. Now, new formats in audiobooks for kids are providing even more ways to consume digital storytelling.

If there’s a commonality to be found in these stories, it’s the existence of compelling, multidimensional characters who are finding their identity and learning how to cope within a complex environment—conflicts that resonate especially with young readers.

Scholastic is celebrating Black History Month with Share Black Stories, an initiative to amplify books that center Black lives and Black joy and stories that will resonate far beyond this one month. Build your bookshelf by sharing these books that explore Black history, experiences, and achievements all year round!

Librarians seeking to create inclusive, diverse, and representative library collections have a wealth from which to choose. Read on to discover more publishers and titles that are elevating Black voices and honoring key moments in Black history.

In Fall 2021, Read-a-Thon launched Love My Library as a way for librarians to raise funds without in-person events.

Saving American Beach, a critically-acclaimed picture book biography, centers on MaVynee Betsch’s life and her activism to preserve an integral piece of American history.