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For Librarians
Nonfiction and the Common Core
Writer Marc Aronson talks about how reading nonfiction develops critical thinking skills.
Literacy in the Sciences
Simple activities you can do with kids to build literacy and science inquiry skills.
Reading Adventure Packs
Hands-on learning with paired fiction and nonfiction books. Lots of STEM themes!
Children's books and authors
Nonfiction for Kids
Watch your favorite writers talk about how they research and write their nonfiction books for children. You'll also find tip sheets for parents on how to read nonfiction text, developing research and information literacy, the importance of reading across genres, and more. And, articles for teachers on the best ways to use nonfiction texts effectively in the classroom.
Book Finder
Create your own customized list of fiction and nonfiction books. Search through more than 5,000 books on Reading Rockets — by author, illustrator, age, reading level, genre, format, and topic.
Themed Booklists
Sometimes it just takes one wonderful book to turn a kid into a reader. Tap into what interests your child. Browse these themed booklists selected by Maria Salvadore, our children's literature expert.
Start with a Book
Visit our new companion website, chockfull of great fiction and nonfiction books, hands-on activities, parent tips, and much more. 24 kid-friendly themes to explore, share, and use for children's programs.
Author and Illustrator Interviews
Watch Reading Rockets' exclusive video interviews with award winning children's book authors and illustrators. You'll find more than 100 interviews!
Author Studies
From setting a purpose for your study to choosing and researching the author to developing a culminating project, our author study toolkit will help create a rich, engaging classroom experience.
Librarians and the Common Core
Public and school librarians have a critical role in the Common Core classroom: sharing their expert knowledge of quality nonfiction books for kids, how to find primary sources, and information and media literacy.
A Welcoming Library
At the Oyster Bilingual School library, English language learners can practice reading in a room filled with books in both English and Spanish.
Public Library and School Library Collaboration
Public Library and School Library Collaboration
When public and school librarians and library workers engage in collaboration, community members reap the benefits. This toolkit from AASL, ALSC, and YALSA includes context and suggestions for creating partnerships of all sizes.
Fun stuff
Literacy Calendar
Find out what's happening each month in the world of reading. We have lots of resources and ideas for celebrating Read Across America, Poetry Month, D.E.A.R., el día de los niños, Read for the Record, cultural heritage months and more.
April 15, 2018
I’m rather disappointed by something that was shared with me online over the weekend, and that thing is a particular Libraries Transform campaign Because statement that apparently was voted the best s
April 15, 2018
I'm rather disappointed by something that was shared with me online over the weekend, and that thing is a particular Libraries Transform campaign Because statement that apparently was voted the bes
February 15, 2018
Libraries are at a juncture right now--a sort of identity crisis, if you will. Many libraries are reporting downward trends in circulation and other traditional output metrics.
November 29, 2017
A few years back, I read about the Fayetteville Free Library's forays into Geek Girls Camp--a
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Connecting with Parents
Free Toolkit for Librarians!
For community forums, discussions, and workshops for parents and caregivers on how to support children's reading. (Developed by Reading Rockets, ALSC and AASL).
