Breanna J. McDaniel

July is Disability Pride Month and we’re highlighting books that celebrate disabled stories and creators. Browse our collection here: Elementary collection

This month we celebrate Juneteenth—a time to amplify Black joy, resilience, and community. As we commemorate and reflect on the achievements of Black Americans throughout history on Juneteenth and during Black History Month, we encourage you to embrace Black joy year-round by infusing your classroom with great books. FAMILY & CULTURE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING  JOYFUL

In honor of Black History Month this February and beyond, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: Black History – Elementary School Titles Explore additional books by

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas. The newly freed Black Americans observed Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom and