Get lost in a book! Read at school. Read at home. Thrillers, mysteries, fantasy, realistic fiction–whatever genre sweeps you into other worlds and the lives of people.  We teachers wish this kind of reading life for all of our students! However, according to the NAEP  (National Association of Reading Progress), our nation’s reading report card,

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.

Connecting readers with books and authors during the coronavirus outbreak and this period of social distancing is more important than ever.  Across Penguin Random House, we are hosting a variety of virtual events each day and will make sure to keep you updated with the latest!   Join Jacqueline Woodson as she reads her National Book