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Sports Books for Grades 6-12
Posted 03/18/21 by Lauren H
Get your middle schooler off the field and into a book with these sports novels!
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Dental Health Resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten
Posted 03/15/21 by Brooke C
Books about dental health for preschool and kindergarten age children.
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Top Ten Teen Books
Posted 03/12/21 by Jozlyn H
In 2020, teens across the country voted these 10 books as their most favorite. Be a part of the vote for 2021!
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Realistic Fiction Resources for Middle School Readers
Posted 03/10/21 by Jozlyn H
A curated list of realistic fiction books for 6th to 8th graders.
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Alternate Fairy Tales for High School Readers
Posted 03/10/21 by Anne K
These alternate version fairy tales are sure to enchant teens.
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Realistic Fiction for High School Readers
Posted 02/25/21 by Anne K
Check out the following titles for teens in high school.
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Short Books for High School Readers
Posted 02/25/21 by Anne K
Check out these quick reads for teens!
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Poetry for Middle School Readers
Posted 02/24/21 by Jozlyn H
Middle school comes with a lot of feelings. Poetry is a beautiful outlet of those feelings. Share these great books with your middle schooler.
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Multicultural Teen Perspectives for High School Readers
Posted 02/23/21 by Anne K
These novels about teens from different cultures offer multicultural perspectives about living in the United States.
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Short Books for Middle School Readers
Posted 02/22/21 by Jozlyn H
Some of our favorite short books for middle school readers.
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Sports Books for Grades 1-3
Posted 02/22/21 by Cristin B
Put me in coach, I'm ready to play!
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Women's History Month for PreK-3
Posted 02/22/21 by Ann H
March is Women's History month and is a great time to discover and celebrate women and their many contributions throughout history.
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Presidents' Day for Grades PreK-3
Posted 02/10/21 by Morgan R
President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. It was originally a celebration of George Washington, the first president, but now it is a celebration for all presidents.
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100th Day of School for PreK-3
Posted 02/09/21 by Ann H
Celebrate 100 days of learning!
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Mysteries for Grades 4-5
Posted 02/09/21 by Heather W
Are you ready for some mysteries to keep you warm with anticipation this winter? Check out our list for some ideas on what to read!
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Fantasy Books for Grades 1-3
Posted 02/09/21 by Carlye S.
Books about dragons, magic and adventure for beginning readers.
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Best Series Books for Middle School Readers
Posted 02/09/21 by Jozlyn H
Our favorite series in many forms can be found in this list for Middle Schoolers.
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Fantasy Books for Grades 4-5
Posted 02/08/21 by Jozlyn H
Magic, mischief, and mayhem! Find fantastical elements in these books for middle school readers.
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Fantasy Books for High School Readers
Posted 02/08/21 by Lauren H
Adventure awaits in this list of fantasy books for high school readers.
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Best Series Books for Early Elementary Readers
Posted 02/03/21 by Alyssa S
A list of great series for children in early elementary school.
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Valentine's Day Picture Books for Grades PreK-3
Posted 02/02/21 by Mary M
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these books about love, friendship and kindness!
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Best Books for Sixth Grade Readers
Posted 02/01/21 by Regina S
Time to get lost in a good book!
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Great Ideas for Teachers and Parents: Resources for Teaching Grades K-8
Posted 01/26/21 by Amy H
Whether you're a teacher by choice or by circumstances, we've got you covered. Here are the most recent support materials to keep your kid/s occupied and engaged.
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Best Books for Third Grade Readers
Posted 01/25/21 by Patti L
Looking for great books for third graders? These books will capture the interest of all types of readers. Children this age love to read book series, and many series are included.
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Chinese New Year resources for Grades PreK-5
Posted 01/25/21 by Jozlyn H
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with these beautiful eBooks.
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