Newbery 100th Anniversary Celebration

Penguin Random House is celebrating a century of the Newbery Medal! Since 1922, lovers of children’s literature — children and adults alike — anxiously await the announcement of the Newbery Medal for the “most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.” This anniversary commemorates not only a century of captivating books, it celebrates the longevity

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Summer is for science!

This summer unleash the power of discovery with the DKfindout! Elementary Science Pack. Whether you are looking for ways to incorporate STEM lessons and activities into your summer curriculum or searching for opportunities for your child to learn while inspiring their imagination, we’ve created books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the

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Read, Learn, Love and Share with Teacher’s Pets!

The return to school after a long summer can be challenging for students both emotionally and academically.  The books in the Teacher’s Pet Collection are a great way to help students build socio-emotional skills with lovable characters and stories that give them the means to tackle the complexities of life in and out of school.

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The Benefit of Using Series Books with Reluctant Readers

Reluctant readers in your classroom? If your classroom is anything like mine you’ll have students reading at various levels. I’ve come to realize that whether students struggle with reading or not, kids love to have a choice in what they read! It seems almost cruel to force a student to read a book that they

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