America 250: The Evolution of the Great American Novel

Created in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, The Evolution of the Great American Novel offers a curated journey through more than two centuries of American fiction. From foundational literary works to influential, genre-defining titles, the books in these collections reflect each era’s evolving ideas about identity, freedom, morality, imagination, and belonging,

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Use It or Lose It: Improve Student Reading with Your Budget Spend Down Funds

As the school year draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about utilizing leftover school funds before they expire. Why not focus on allocating remaining dollars to resources that directly impact student success? Increasing access to diverse, relevant, high interest texts at various reading levels is a perfect way. Explore Penguin Random House

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Level Up Summer Reading with these Campfire Graphic Novel Adaptations of Classroom Classics!

With summer nearly upon us, experience a dynamic new way to put fun back into the classics with these selections from Campfire Graphic Novels. Based in New Delhi and bringing books to North American readers since 2010, Campfire has published over 85 distinctive stories for middle and high school students ranging from innovative renditions of

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Exploring DK’s Against the Odds and Mount Olympus Mysteries Series

DK’s Against the Odds and Mount Olympus Mysteries Hi-Lo chapter book series for kids ages 10–14+ have a morphology focus and thus provide a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books. By focusing on suffixes, prefixes, and word roots/bases, these series will improve readers’ spelling, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, and empower them to confidently understand

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Independent Reading Matters: A Handbook by Laura Robb

Need help ramping up your independent reading time? Download our comprehensive handbook written by Laura Robb, Independent Reading Matters. Based on research-based practices and decades of classroom experience, the handbook provides educators with practical tips to: Self-select “good fit” books students can read and enjoy Apply reading strategies to improve critical thinking Summarize fiction and

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Publisher Spotlight: Manga Quest – a new series from TOKYOPOP Learning

Standards-Aligned Manga Gives Students a New Way to Learn, One Adventure at a Time Penguin Random House is thrilled to offer titles from Manga Quest, a new series from TOKYOPOP Learning. TOKYOPOP, the pioneering manga publisher that introduced an entire generation of American readers to the art form, has launched Manga Quest, the debut series from

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Books for Summer Reading

Reading over the summer helps students maintain their skills and grow as independent readers. This curated mix of fiction and nonfiction gives students the opportunity to relax, recharge, and read for fun. Browse our elementary, middle, and high school summer reading lists. 

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Community Reads and All-School Reads: Young Adult Adaptations and Young Readers’ Editions

As we approach August, school and community leaders are looking for ways to set the tone for a new school year. Each community will have its own expectations to set, academic priorities to spotlight, or values to align on, but no matter what the focus or growth area, a community read or all school read

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Get Inspired! Books for After-School Clubs & Activities

Coordinating after-school clubs and activities in your school community? Explore our collection of books that will help students discover their passion for new (and screen-free!) hobbies. Focusing on topics such as art, board games, crafting, cooking, nature, sports, and more—these books are bound to spark imagination and movement. Browse the middle school and high school

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