Elementary

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 […]

The Best Children’s Picture Books of 2019

Discover the best children’s picture books of 2019 about topics like identity, acceptance, friendship, history, feelings, and even worms. I know you’ll love reading all the books on this list with your kids and students. This is my longest best-of picture book list ever! Can you believe what a year it’s been in publishing? I’m […]

9 Trending Middle Grade Novels for Ages 9 – 12

Happy November, book-loving friends! Today I’m sharing with you some amazing new middle-grade books for your 9 – 12-year-old readers. You’ll notice I’ve starred my favorites that are contenders for my best of 2019 list. But all these books are incredible so even the books I didn’t star are totally worth reading. Trending Middle […]

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 […]