Education

Best Middle Grade Chapter Books & Graphic Novels of 2019

Want to know about the best middle-grade chapter books and graphic novels of 2019? 2019 gave us so many amazing middle-grade chapter books and graphic novels! Especially for realistic fiction books that tackle growing up while facing big issues like colorism, poverty, immigration, and identity. Add several memorable historical fiction stories and a few adventures […]

What Else Can Kids Read? 7 Reading Ideas Beyond Chapter Books

Think beyond chapter books when asking your kids to read. Chapter books are just one of the many reading options. Here are seven more reading ideas to entice your kids into more and more reading. 7 Reading Ideas Beyond Chapter Books 1. Magazines I’ve stopped all my magazine subscriptions just in time for my kids to ramp […]

Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! Program Lets Kids Earn Pizza for Reading

Disclosure: I’m partnering with Pizza Hut to bring you this information, but all opinions are my own. It’s time to register for Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT!® Program! Celebrating its 35th year, this free reading incentive program is a yummy opportunity for elementary teachers and homeschoolers (for students ages 5-12) to reward children for accomplishing any reading goals. Pizza […]

19 New Nonfiction Books Kids Will Love (Ages 7 – 13)

Wait until you see this collection of new nonfiction books for middle-grade readers, ages 7 to 13. You’ll find a wide variety of topics, too from a compelling book about ostriches to a well-written graphic novel about RBG to a super cool showcase of great classical composers. As you know, it’s vitally important that kids […]

25 Favorite Children’s Books About Winter

Celebrate the season with charming picture books about winter, snow, animals, and snowy activities. Won’t these cozy picture books make the best read-alouds? 25 Favorite Children’s Books About Winter Snow Still by Holly Surplice A sweet, simple story about winter shows a little fawn taking slippery steps into the fresh world of snow with bunnies […]

11 Impressive STEM Nonfiction Books for Ages 3 – 8 (New in 2019!)

Don’t miss these 11 new STEM picture books for readers ages three to eight! You’ll find so many fantastic, engaging books about math, animals, fungus, and inventors. New STEM Nonfiction Books for Ages 3 – 8 How Many? A Different Kind of Counting Book by Christopher Danielson MATH Brilliant! This book doesn’t tell kids what to […]