In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan.
Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and also recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live as their most authentic selves.
To honor this community, here is a selection of titles that we encourage you to share with your students:
The first LGBTQIA+ anthology for middle-graders featuring stories for every letter of the acronym, including realistic, fantasy, and sci-fi stories by authors like Justina Ireland, Marieke Nijkamp, Alex Gino, and more!
In this funny and hugely heartfelt novel from a National Book Award finalist, a sixth-grader's life is turned upside down when she learns her dad is trans
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Rachel Levine!
Celebrate Pride every day with the very first picture book to tell of its historic and inspiring role in the gay civil rights movement, from the author of the acclaimed Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag.
Congratulations to our 2025 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.
In 2023, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) published its “Position Statement on the Role of Nonfiction Literature (K–12)“. In it, the organization explains that while nonfiction is a gateway to literacy and a favorite genre for children, it has been traditionally underrepresented in classrooms. Highlighting the genre’s role in addressing scientific knowledge,
