May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

Penguin Random House is proud to continue its partnership with First Book in celebrating and supporting educators nationwide throughout the month of May. To recognize the vital role teachers, play, 25 educators will each receive a $200 credit to the First Book Marketplace helping them bring new books and resources into their classrooms ahead of summer. This initiative aims to

Congratulations to our 2026 Florida State Award Winners! Browse each award collection below or explore the full list of elementary award winners here.   Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. Sunshine State Young Readers Award Grades 3-5 Orange Blossom Nonfiction Award   Check out the secondary award winners here.

Check out these great new books for elementary school students releasing this month from PRH Grupo Editorial! Discover more titles in Spanish here.

In June we celebrate Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan and highlights the accomplishments of those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) community. Browse our titles that celebrate LGBTQIA+ history, creators, and stories. LGBTQIA+ Elementary Titles