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Bring Women's History to Life 
Celebrate Women's History Month with lesson plans and online activities that honor extraordinary women. Lesson plans and teaching tips, aligned to Common Core > Meet women who changed history > |
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Brian Selznick Designs Children's Book Week Poster
Caldecott medalist Brian Selznick designed this year's poster for Children's Book Week, beginning May 13, which marks the 94th anniversary of the longest-running literacy initiative in the country. Take a virtual field trip with Brian Selznick to the American Museum of Natural History > |
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| Scholastic Presents |
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 “Punctuation With Pizzazz.” —Kirkus Reviews
We all have an inner exclamation mark. The question is, how to find it… “A must-have!!!” —School Library Journal, starred review
“This book deserves a !!!.” —Booklist, starred review
“Clever…amusing and effective.” —The New York Times Book Review  Watch the trailer >
Read an interview with Amy and Tom > |
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Starring Jules(As Herself) > by Beth Ain > Grades 2–5 |
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“A truly funny narrative voice.” —Publishers Weekly
Introducing Jules Bloom, the plucky heroine of the series for girls ages 7–10. “Fans of Clementine and Judy Moody could have a new buddy here.” —The Horn Book
Get the teaching and discussion guide > |
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Scream Team #4:The Zombie at the Finish Line > by Bill Doyle > illustrated by Jared Lee > Grades PreK–2 |
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Bill Doyle's Misfit Monsters Series
During his school visits, Bill Doyle helps students develop their own monster main character with specific goals, obstacles, and talents. Invite the author > |
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Middle Grade see all |
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Hold Fast >
by Blue Balliett > Grades 4–7 |
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“A moving story of homelessness.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Wonderful…will pierce all readers.” —Booklist, starred review
“This novel abounds in heart, shining a spotlight on the gritty truths about homelessness.” —Publishers Weekly Get the teaching and discussion guide > Invite the author > |
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Freaks >
by Kieran Larwood > Grades 5–9 |
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Weirdest. Crime fighters. Ever.
“A whimsical yet touching story, injecting the unpleasant reality of Victorian-era poverty with a touch of humor and fantastical element.” —Publishers Weekly  Follow @kmlarwood >
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The Runaway King >
by Jennifer A. Nielsen > Grades 5–9 |
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The Sequel to the New York Times Bestseller The False Prince
“High adventure abounds with nail-biting drama.” —Kirkus Reviews Get the teaching and discussion guide > Watch the trailer >
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Dear America: A City Tossed and Broken >
by Judy Blundell Grades 5–9 Dear America: Down the Rabbit Hole > by Susan Campbell Bartoletti Grades 3–9 |
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Two New Dear America Adventures by Top Authors
National Book Award-winning author Judy Blundell offers a thrilling account of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Newbery Honor author Susan Campbell Bartoletti brings the story of a young girl and the Great Fire of Chicago to bold life. |
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Teen see all |
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The Summer Prince >
by Alaya Dawn Johnson > Grades 9–12 |
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“Luminous. Nuanced. Original.” —Kirkus Reviews
“In her YA debut, Johnson depicts a future that's recognizably human.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“An imaginative and thoroughly realized addition to the sci-fi genre.” —Horn Book Download an excerpt (PDF) > Listen to the PW KidsCast > |
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Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality >
by Elizabeth Eulberg > Grades 7–12 |
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Taking the Wall Out of the Wallflower
“Comedy yields to an affecting drama when a witty but plain girl decides to get glamorous, with unexpected results.” —Kirkus Reviews Invite the author > Follow @ElizEulberg >
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Nonfiction see all |
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Scholastic Discover More Series >
Grades PreK–8 |
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Discover More This Spring
From the depths of the ocean to the space beyond the stars, Scholastic Discover More™ encourages kids to explore new worlds with a fully-immersive reading adventure and FREE digital companion books. Watch a demo video >
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Andrew Jenks: My Adventures as a Young Filmmaker >
by Andrew Jenks Grades 7–12 |
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"A revealing window into Jenks' life." —Kirkus Reviews
A personal look at the wild, outlandish, and dangerous journey of Andrew Jenks as he documents people from all walks of life. Download an excerpt (PDF) > Watch the trailer >
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Easter Book List >
Poetry Book List > Earth Day Book List > Books About Immigration > |
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April Planning Calendar >
April Words Word Search > My Bunny Book > Poetry Month Shelf Talker > Happy Earth Day Card Art Project > |
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