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The research is clear: Children become motivated, capable readers when they are surrounded by wonderful books and are given time each day to read independently. Students in classrooms with libraries read 50–60% more than students who do not have the same access to books. Furthermore, additional time spent reading each day is linked to higher achievement scores. Effective classroom libraries are key foundations for building classroom communities steeped in literacy and independent reading.
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The Culture of Literacy
The Power of Agency Have you ever witnessed the pure and absolute joy that children express at a book club or fair? Why do they experience this joy in these moments as opposed to other time spent with books? One answer—agency. When students are given opportunities to make decisions based on their own interests, they effectively begin the shift of ownership of their literacy from their teachers and parents to themselves. That pride and confidence leads to more engaged and dedicated readers.
Multifaceted Diversity Ideally, every classroom would contain a robust classroom library filled with hundreds of books that reflect the mosaic of our society. Yet excellent texts with accurate, dignified, and appealing portrayals of all genders, cultures, orientations, and neurological differences are still largely lacking from most classroom and school libraries. And this lack of diversity takes a toll. When children do not see themselves in books—or worse, see only distorted or stereotypical reflections— they can internalize negative cultural views and feel as if school is a place where they don’t matter. Positive textual representations can change that, resulting in students who have higher self-esteem, better social- emotional functioning, and increased classroom engagement (Schwartz, 2019). Curated Collections Within a rich classroom library, children find books that vary in tone, level of complexity, format, and style. Children have the opportunity to read the classics as well as many new and popular books on subjects that they want to explore. They find books that allow them to stretch their perceptions of themselves as readers by experiencing a variety of fiction and informational texts. Becoming familiar with a wide array of texts will better equip them for the variety of writing they will encounter in school, on devices, and out in the world.
Reading aloud is no frivolous activity; it is solid instructional work when our intentions are clear. —Laminack, 2019
Read- Alouds Students of all ages enjoy and benefit from interactive read-alouds. Collections with whole-class read-aloud materials can introduce a unit of study or otherwise support lesson plans in and out of the ELA block. Listening to read-alouds allows all students to react and comment on a text, regardless of level or reading ability.
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Classroom libraries are an important component of elementary classrooms . These collections support readers’ literate identities, their motivation to read, and their access to texts that reflect a world outside of the classroom. —Henderson et al., 2020
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The Culture of Literacy (cont.)
Making Independent Reading Unmissable
A high volume of daily independent reading is one of strongest predictors of academic success. Help your students choose books that fit their interests. Provide them with conferences that encourage them to think critically about what they read. Read a book of your own with them and model reading as a lifelong pleasure. Conferring with Students A classroom might have wonderful books and a cozy library corner, but that is not enough. Reading specialist Regie Routman (2002) points out that cutting back on direct, isolated skill instruction and allocating more time to independent reading—when properly supported with reading conferences—translates to improved scores on standardized tests. When you confer with readers, you can help them systematically employ specific skills and strategies and think about their own interactions with the book.
A meta-analysis found that social-emotional learning participants outperformed their peers academically, and that the benefits of social-emotional instruction may last for years. —Taylor et al., 2017
Social-Emotional Connections to Deepen Comprehension
In order to get students thinking—and talking— about books, teachers should ask them to focus on the characters and why they do the things they do. Researchers have specifically tied reading literary fiction to social and emotional growth, especially empathy. “What great writers do is to turn you into the writer. In literary fiction, the incompleteness of the characters turns your mind to trying to understand the minds of others,” explains researcher David Comer Kidd. Transferring the experience of reading fiction into real- world situations is a natural leap, Kidd argues, because “the same psychological processes are used to navigate fiction and real relationships. Fiction is not just a simulator of social experience, it is a social experience” (The Guardian, 2013). Linking Reading and Writing As students come to see themselves as writers, they will be interested in models that they can use to make their own words sing. Students think more critically and creatively about new books when they explore them together, and “writing in response to text has been shown to have a positive effect on reading comprehension” (Graham and Hebert, 2011).
All students need enormous quantities of successful reading to become independent, proficient readers. —Atwell, 2007; Worthy and Roser, 2010; Miller, 2013
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Evaluation and Solutions
11 Characteristics of an Effective Classroom Library
Books that range 2–3 years above and below grade level
A minimum of 750 books in good condition
30 books per student
25% multicultural books (at a minimum)
5 new books per student added each year
Multiple copies of popular titles
50% informational texts (at a minimum)
A rich variety of genres
10% reference books (at a minimum)
In addition to the print library, digital texts, ebooks, and multimedia such as interactive whiteboard technology
At least 30% of books published in the past 3–5 years
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Children who have libraries in their classrooms read 50%–60% more than students who don’t. —Morrow, 2009; Kim, 2009
What Does Your Classroom Library Need? By reviewing thousands of books every year, we are able to build collections that create rich literacy environments, increase students’ social-emotional well-being, and expand their understanding of today’s world.
Instructional Libraries Every student deserves access to a wide variety of diverse, appealing texts that reflect their experiences and interests and instill a lifelong love of reading.
Teaching Collections Give educators the tools they need by providing book collections paired with implementation strategies and classroom management tips.
Grade-Level Collections Rich and diverse classroom libraries are the key to creating joyful and prosperous readers. By infusing your libraries with curated collections featuring the best authors, series, and instructional content, you’re helping fill gaps by exploring a wide range of topics, cultures, and genres.
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Instructional Libraries Instructional Libraries pair books that students can use for independent reading time with title-specific support for teachers to facilitate whole-class activities, creating a solid foundation for any ELA block.
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Grades PreK–5 Byron V. Garrett Life and Literacy Skills Library They may not be assessed on standardized tests, but life skills have the power to dramatically improve student attitudes and achievement. This library combines life skills and literacy into one outstanding resource that’s packed with authentic literature, structured conversations, and resources to help students overcome challenges, navigate emotions, and achieve great things—in school and life . Each Grade Level Includes:
40 books (20 titles, 2 copies each) Take-home books (1 per student) Welcome letter/booklist Teacher’s Guide Family letters in English and Spanish (1 per student) Book bin Labeling stickers Digital Resource Site for Educators:
Classroom read-aloud guide Take-home book activities Classroom strategies Inspirational and aspirational videos
Grades K–5 The Four Pillars Classroom Library
A great classroom library has the power to fuel independent reading and raise academic achievement . But it also needs to reflect the students it serves. The Four Pillars Classroom Library does both. It’s built on the four pillars of structured independent reading—social-emotional learning, student engagement, culturally relevant texts, and genre study—to ensure that every book a child self-selects is meaningful to them. Each Grade Level Includes: 150 titles Teacher’s Guide Conferring prompt deck Book bins
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Instructional Libraries
CÓMO USAR 7 STRENGTHS LIBRARY EN ESPAÑOL Mejores prácticas para una lectura independiente
LAS SCHOLASTIC 7 STRENGTHS LIBRARIES Las 7 Strengths Libraries ofrecen una forma innovadora de inspirar a los niños para que se conviertan en lectores comprometidos, e incluso, apasionados e independientes. Cada biblioteca incluye una variedad de encantadores temas de ficción y de no ficción, adecuados para la edad, diseñados para despertar la reflexión sobre cómo los 7 valores (pertenencia, amistad, amabilidad, curiosidad, confianza, valentía y esperanza) se conectan no solo con los textos que están en la biblioteca, sino también con la vida de cada niño. THE SCHOLASTIC 7 STRENGTHS LIBRARIES The 7 Strengths Libraries offer an innovative way to inspire children to become engaged, even passionate, independent readers. Each library includes an age-appropriate array of enticing fiction and nonfiction designed to spark thinking about how the 7 Strengths (Belonging, Friendship, Kindness, Curiosity, Confidence, Courage, and Hope) connect not just to the texts in the library but to children’s own lives as well.
PERTENENCIA
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FRIENDSHIP Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish KINDNESS CURIOSITY CONFIDENCE COURAGE
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Grades K–6 The 7 Strengths Library
Grades K–6 The 7 Strengths Spanish Library
The 7 Strengths Libraries are built on one simple idea: when students have access to books that they can connect with emotionally and intellectually, they read more and achieve more . That’s why we packed these libraries with authentic texts that celebrate seven CASEL-aligned strengths: belonging, curiosity, friendship, kindness, confidence, courage, and hope. Each Grade Level Includes: 100 books (50 titles, 2 copies each) Teacher’s Guide Book bins
Help your Spanish-language readers develop the independent reading and well-being skills they need to thrive with our 7 Strengths Spanish Libraries. These collections feature Spanish-language titles and instructional materials that celebrate seven CASEL- aligned strengths: belonging, curiosity, friendship, kindness, confidence, courage, and hope. Each Grade Level Includes: 100 books (50 titles, 2 copies each) Teacher’s Guide Book bins
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Grades K–5 Rising Voices Libraries In our diverse and interconnected world, children of all backgrounds need cultural awareness to succeed in school and in life. But in most classrooms, BIPOC stories are still in short supply. The Rising Voices Library is here to help you shift the balance with culturally relevant book collections , teaching materials, and digital resources that celebrate the academic, social, and linguistic backgrounds of all children. Each Library Includes: 50 books per grade level • 25 titles including 5 anchor texts (2 copies each) • Convenient storage bins • Labeling stickers 5 Teaching Cards (one per anchor text) • Read-aloud tips • Background and cultural context • Important vocabulary • Activities to extend learning Teacher’s Guide (either K–2 or 3–5)
• Implementation strategies • Tips for multilingual learners • Engaging discussion prompts
• Tips on having difficult conversations • Inspiring essays by Rising Voices mentors • Family engagement ideas Access to a teacher-facing digital resource site
• Teacher resources organized by theme and anchor texts • Lessons at a glance for each read-aloud anchor text • Writing and book club discussion prompts • Reading log form for students to record, track, and reflect • Family letter in both English and Spanish
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Instructional Libraries
Rising Voices: Elevating Latino Stories Despite making up nearly 20% of the U.S. population, Latinos are one of the most underrepresented voices in children’s literature. Rising Voices: Elevating Latino Stories is here to change that. This inspiring collection of books, digital resources, and instructional materials brings the joy of Latino experiences and culture to readers of all backgrounds. Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color Every day girls of color face negative media images and stereotypes that chip away at their self-confidence. Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color counters those portrayals with an empowering collection of books, teaching resources, and digital materials that spotlight girls and women of color who defy stereotypes, break barriers, and pursue their dreams. Rising Voices: Empowering Girls in STEAM It’s no secret that STEAM skills are in high demand. But women remain vastly underrepresented in these fields. Rising Voices: Empowering Girls in STEAM was created to encourage this generation of girls to pursue STEAM careers with a collection of inspiring books that shatter misconceptions about women in science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts. Rising Voices: Celebrating Black and Latino Boys Black and Latino boys are some of the most underrepresented protagonists in all of children’s literature. And when they are featured, they often appear in stories of oppression and struggle. Rising Voices: Celebrating Black and Latino Boys flips the script with an empowering collection of books that portray boys of color as role models, leaders, and the heroes of their own stories .
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Teaching Collections Teaching Collections provide educators with carefully curated selections of books accompanied by teaching supports to update an existing curriculum or help build a new one.
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Grades K–8 Ready-To-Go Classroom Libraries
Need to build a classroom library from the ground up but not sure where to start? Ready-To-Go has you covered. These best-selling classroom libraries were curated by renowned education professionals to increase reading achievement, meet your students’ needs, and ignite a love of reading at any age! Includes activity sheets and book bins!
Grades K–4 Ready-To-Go en español Classroom Libraries
Ready-To-Go en español gives Spanish-speaking students the opportunity to practice literacy skills in their first language, boosting their reading confidence and setting the stage for academic achievement . Each collection is packed with engaging bilingual and Spanish-language fiction and nonfiction titles to help you ensure equitable access to high-quality reading materials for your multilingual learners. Includes book bins! Grades PreK–12 Culturally Responsive Collections: Multicultural Edition Diversity and representation are important at every age. That’s why we created culturally responsive book collections for each grade from PreK–12. These collections feature some of the best culturally responsive literature with texts and subject matter that are just right for the students they were created for. Includes a Diverse Classroom Library Resource Guide and book bins!
Grades PreK–8 Culturally Responsive Collections: Immigration and Refugee Experiences
Every day, immigrants and refugees overcome incredible odds to create better lives for themselves and their families. Yet, too often, the media portrays them as faceless statistics and victims. This collection counters these harmful narratives with stories about the varied experiences and strengths of immigrants and refugees . A professional book by acclaimed educator Dr. Don Vu and a Teacher’s Guide are included to help teachers support all learners through this compelling and much needed collection. Includes a Diverse Classroom Library Resource Guide and the Life, Literacy, and the Pursuit of Happiness professional book by Dr. Don Vu!
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Grades K–8 Culturally Responsive Collections: Disability and Neurodiversity There are many ways of seeing and moving through the world, and introducing students to that idea cultivates empathy and inclusivity. These collections bring together some of the best and most nuanced children’s books about disabled and neurodivergent characters—inspiring understanding and self-acceptance for all children. Includes a Diverse Classroom Library Resource Guide and book bins! Grades K–12 Culturally Responsive Collections: Latine & Hispanic Edition Give Hispanic and Latine children the opportunity to see themselves as the heroes of their own stories with these carefully curated collections about characters like them! Plus children of other backgrounds will love reading these engaging titles and learning about the cultures and stories of their Latine and Hispanic classmates. Includes a Diverse Classroom Library Resource Guide!
Grades K–8 Optimistic Library
Research shows that when children can recognize and manage their emotions, they create a positive classroom environment for everyone. The Optimistic Library helps students better understand their emotions and the emotions of others with stories on mindfulness, hope and optimism, resilience, empathy, and social responsibility . Includes an educator letter to support the classroom reading environment!
Grades K–5 Core Knowledge Sequence Collections
The Core Knowledge Sequence is a blueprint of knowledge-based schooling designed to advance excellence and equity in education. These content-rich collections support the principles of Core Knowledge by cumulatively building students’ knowledge and cultivating academic progress across the curriculum.
Grades K–5 Scholastic Text Sets
Text Sets Animal Adaptations
Welcome to the Text Sets Collection: Animal Adaptations . This sole source collection provides a range of reading levels appropriate for Grade 1 and offers science and social studies content in a highly flexible configuration created to supplement your present reading instructional plan. It provides one Read-Aloud, one Anchor Text, and Supporting Texts tied to the theme.
This Text Set can be used for small-group instruction, whole-class teaching, or independent reading. By starting with the Read-Aloud to engage all children in the topic, then moving to the Anchor Text for modeling close reading of complex text, and finally inviting children to explore more with the Supporting Texts, your children will discover how animals interact with their environment and successfully adapt to it.
Text Features to Notice 3 Highlighted Words Help children locate examples of boldfaced words or words in color and explain that authors highlight words to focus attention on words that are important to know. 3 Questions and Answers Note that sometimes an author asks a question and then answers it. Point out that this is a good way to provide information. 3 Photos and Captions
Deepen students’ content-area knowledge and improve their informational text reading skills with Scholastic Text Sets. Each set provides students with a range of texts on a single science, social studies, or math topic and encourages them to deepen their understanding by making connections between texts and perspectives. Includes student response sheets and a teacher implementation letter!
Each Text Set includes:
Read Aloud (1 copy) Anchor Text (30 copies) Supporting Texts (6 copies of each of 4 titles)
When reading these Text Sets, children will
Make sure children understand how captions and photos work together to provide information that helps readers understand the subject.
• build strong content knowledge to help them become proficient readers of informational text. • gain strategies for approaching complex texts. • analyze texts to compare and contrast text features and content. • deepen communication skills through discussion and writing.
3 Labels
Call attention to the labels that give information to help readers name what is being shown in the photos.
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Grades K–5 C3 Framework for Social Studies Collections
Strengthen your social studies and reading programs with fresh, factual titles on history, geography, civics, and current affairs. Packed with informational texts and fiction books, these collections build the knowledge that young people need to thrive as students today and citizens tomorrow . Includes a booklist with C3 Framework correlations and Lexile, GRL, and DRA levels for each title and book bins!
Grades K–8 STEAM Collections
Reading deeply in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math introduces students to the vocabulary and information they’ll need to prepare for their futures. The books in these STEAM collections present a variety of topics that inspire critical thinking, curiosity, questioning, and enthusiasm for knowledge .
Grades K–5 Next Generation Science Standards Collections
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Looking for books on the scientific concepts and topics identified by the NGSS? These collections have you covered with books on science and engineering practices and evidence-based concepts in life, Earth, and physical sciences. You also get a booklist with standards alignments for each title. Includes a teacher activity booklet, title list with NGSS alignments, and a book bin!
Grades K–5 New Classroom Collections
No matter how long you’ve worked in education, a new classroom offers new challenges. Don’t let empty bookshelves be one of them! These collections have everything you need to increase reading engagement and achievement including multiple reading levels, formats, authors, and genres. Don’t lose a minute of reading opportunity. Welcome your students into the classroom with titles they’ll want to read from the first day of school to the last. Includes a booklist with Lexile, GRL, and DRA levels for each title and a book bin!
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Independent Reading Libraries by Level These collections will help you differentiate your students’ independent reading by grade and Guided Reading levels, Lexile measures, and Accelerated Reader levels.
Grades K–6 Independent Reading Libraries Organized by Guided Reading Levels
Grades K–8 Independent Reading Libraries
Organized by Accelerated Reader Levels If you use Accelerated Reader in your classroom, then these 50-book collections are the perfect addition to your library. In addition to high-interest, high-quality books , each collection includes a title list with useful information such as the Accelerated Reading level, AR points, and the Accelerated Reader Quiz number. Includes a title list with Accelerated Reader levels and a book bin!
89% of students say that their favorite books are the ones they picked themselves. 1 With our independent reading leveled packs, your students can easily find books they love at the levels they need. Conveniently sorted by Guided Reading level, each pack features page-turning books that will have your students reading confidently and fluently as they become independent readers . Includes a teacher management guide, Guided Reading level stickers, and book bins!
Grades 2–8 Independent Reading Libraries Organized by Lexile® Measures
Grades K–6 Independent Reading Libraries
Organized by Grade and Guided Reading Levels No matter their reading level, students want books that look and feel right for their age. These grade-level libraries organized by Guided Reading level can help. Available for students reading at, below, or above level, these collections make it easy for students to self-select books they want at levels they can read with success . Includes a teacher management guide and book bins!
Have you ever read a book that feels like it was written just for you? These independent reading libraries make it easy to match students with books that feel just right for them. Organized by Lexile ranges, these collections feature contemporary fiction and nonfiction that will empower your students to grow as readers with each new book they read. Includes a booklist and sticker sheet with Lexile measures and book bins!
Collections Available
Below-level libraries offer lower-level text with grade- level content and appearance. At-level libraries are the most cost-effective way to stock up on at-level literature. Above-level libraries stretch reading levels upward while maintaining age-appropriate content.
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Grade-Level Collections Our carefully curated book collections support teachers who need titles to accompany their existing curriculum or just want exciting authentic books to fill their classroom library!
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Grades PreK–8 Bilingual & Spanish Collections The titles in these collections were selected to help students acquire academic and social vocabulary, content-area information, and models of writing, as well as to provide reading practice. Collection Titles Include: Best New Books Spanish NEW!
Through My Eyes And much more!
Best Bilingual Board Books Social-Emotional en español
Grades PreK–12 Diversity Collections
Reading books about people from different cultures and backgrounds provides students with authentic, personal stories that serve as both mirrors and windows into the diverse landscape of our world. Collection Titles Include: Equity and Inclusion Latin Biographies Indigenous Peoples’ Voices Own Voice Cultural Foods Grades K–12 Genre Study These books help students read, understand, and then write their own stories in a wide variety of genres. Collection Titles Include: Folk Tales from around the World Fractured Tales Mystery Fantasy & Adventure Science Fiction Graphic Novels And more! Black History My Voice, My Story Diverse Leaders and Heroes And much more!
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Grade-Level Collections
Grades PreK–2 Board Book Collections
Grades PreK–12 Best New Books
The books in these collections will engage your youngest readers with pictures and illustrations that build the foundation for a lifelong love of reading. Collection Titles Include: Sing Along
Enhance your classroom library with the newest paperbacks in one easy-to-purchase collection! New Books Collections are just what they sound like—completely new every year showcasing only those titles that are newly published, new in paperback, or new to the catalog . Collection Titles Include: 50/50 Fiction/Nonfiction Best of Scholastic Best-Sellers Teachers’ Pick 20 Grades K–12 Author Study These books help students critically evaluate an author’s themes, characters, and writing style. Collection Titles Include: Stacy McAnulty Mo Willems Dav Pilkey Judy Blume Brian Selznick Sharon Creech And more!
Early Childhood Literacy Bed Time And much more!
STEM Board Books Classic Board Books
Grades PreK–12 Classroom Favorites
This collection of quality titles was hand-selected to provide you with the most beloved classroom books. Collection Titles Include: 50/50 Fiction/Nonfiction Best of Scholastic Best-Sellers Teachers’ Pick 20 Newbery Favorite Books Girls’ Pick 20 Boys’ Pick 20
Grades PreK–8 STEM Libraries
Integrate science, technology, engineering, and math into daily independent reading practice with a wide
variety of content-area titles. Collection Titles Include: Science in My World Math Counts Environment Attention Transportation
Life Science Technology and Engineering And more!
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Extend accountable reading anytime and anywhere with Scholastic Literacy Pro The essential digital classroom management tool for independent reading, Literacy Pro motivates students in Grades K–8 to read by providing 24/7 access to an extensive library of ebooks and connections to thousands of print books found in most classroom libraries.
Literacy Pro Includes: Assessments: Reading Readiness (Grades K–1), Lexile assessment (Grades 2+), and comprehension checks for thousands of ebooks and print books Student Choice: A reading recommendation engine and a personalized bookshelf aligned to students’ interests and grade levels Student Ownership: Goal-setting, progress monitoring, and a book review and rating system Actionable Data: Real-time reports at the student, class, school, and district levels Differentiation: Tools for teachers to customize library access and recommend books based on individual student needs Reading Support: A built-in dictionary with pronunciation, read-aloud audio for select titles, sticky notes, and highlighting Instructional Resources: Hundreds of teaching tip cards, conferring questions, and family and student engagement materials
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Customization
Our team of education experts can create customized book lists for districts—including not duplicating titles across grade levels—and correlate books to state academic standards. We can also analyze your current classroom libraries and school data to determine your needs with a personalized consultation from your local Scholastic partner.
Step 1 Identify Gaps in Your Classroom
Scholastic’s expert education partners can work with you to evaluate the areas where your classroom library needs the most work. With research-based evaluation tips and a massive catalog of high-quality books , we can work with you to figure out what you need to build the most effective classroom library .
Students in classrooms with effective, well-designed classroom libraries interact more with books , spend more time reading, demonstrate more positive attitudes toward reading, and exhibit higher levels of reading achievement. —Steiner et al., 2008
Step 4 Add Resources for the Teacher’s Bookshelf Choose from more than 50 professional books by leading education researchers and experts that will support teachers in their classrooms every single day!
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Step 2 Select Your Books
Step 3 Customize Your Book List
Our education experts can help you create a custom book list based on standards and inventory needs organized by collection , genre , level , grade , theme , author , or keyword .
Scholastic’s team of experts will work with you to identify the books that you’re missing and books that students want to read to create customized book lists.
Step 5 Order Book Labels and Bins
Step 6 Request Special Packing and Shipping Our unique VAP department allows us to customize an order to meet a teacher’s specific needs . We can customize your shipments with labels and barcodes so you can easily unpack and distribute them and get straight to the business of learning.
Whether you organize your library by level , genre , or content area , you can choose the best option for your library! By choosing labels specific to your goals, you can match the right books with your students without any hassle or confusion.
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Resources for the Teacher’s Bookshelf
New and Relevant
Micro Mentor Texts At a time when students’ attention is being pulled in many directions, writing expert Penny Kittle shows us the power of helping them to focus and communicate clearly. She does that through the study of “micro mentor texts”—excerpts from acclaimed books— and the decisions authors make to craft those texts so they deeply engage readers. Her book includes dozens of short texts and mini-lessons based on them, as well as many practice opportunities for students and demonstration videos for you.
The Commonsense Guide to Your Classroom Library Literacy advocates Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp follow the lifecycle of Sharp’s classroom library across the year, showing us practical ways to support young readers—from weeding the collection before kids arrive to matching them with books they want to read and evaluating and supporting their growth as they become increasingly independent readers.
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Supports for Well-Being
The Educator’s Guide to Understanding Child Development
Educators and parents alike recognize that children don’t grow up simply by adding inches and pounds―child development is a much richer mix of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. This guide will be an incredible resource on every educator’s bookshelf.
Every Child a Super Reader, 2nd Edition In this revised edition, Pam Allyn and Dr. Ernest Morrell address how the 7 Strengths framework is needed to build on children’s strengths in a literature-rich classroom community. This book explores how to transform students into “super readers”—avid readers who grow together as they read and share their ideas with a sense of belonging, curiosity, and friendship.
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Resources for the Teacher’s Bookshelf (cont.)
Cultural Responsiveness
Unearthing Joy In this follow-up to Cultivating Genius , Gholdy Muhammad adds a fifth pursuit—joy—to her groundbreaking framework. Dr. Muhammad shows how joy, which is rooted in the cultural and historical realities of Black students, can enhance our efforts to cultivate identity, skills, intellect, and criticality for ALL students, giving them a powerful purpose to learn and contribute to the world. Dr. Muhammad’s implementation advice is paired with model lessons that span subjects and grade levels.
Cultivating Genius Dr. Gholdy Muhammad presents a four-layered equity framework that’s grounded in history and restores excellence in literacy education. Dr. Muhammad’s Historically Responsive Literacy Framework is essential for all students, especially youth of color who have traditionally been marginalized by learning standards, school policies, and classroom practices.
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Family and Community Engagement
Everyone Wins! Engaging families in education not only improves student achievement, it also strengthens families, boosts teacher effectiveness, and builds community. In this easy-to-use guide, a Harvard-based team uses the latest research to help teachers, administrators, and FACE coordinators design and implement programs that all students will benefit from.
The Why Not? Challenge Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin believes that all schools, especially those in communities with few resources, should develop a “Why Not?” attitude when it comes to what their students can accomplish. Dr. Sanderlin shares 10 practical steps that will enable educators to seek out, develop, and sustain powerful partnerships that help their students in so many ways.
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Resources for the Teacher’s Bookshelf (cont.)
Science of Reading
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7 Mighty Moves In this no-nonsense guide, primary reading expert and classroom teacher Lindsay Kemeny shares seven ways K–3 teachers can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction. Each chapter focuses on a critical area of foundational reading, from the most efficient ways to teach phonemic awareness
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masterfully connects the deep to read to what teachers can do What I love even more about the elping students develop the tools ccess. ” LES, Chief Academic Officer,
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Reading Above the Fray Dr. Julia Lindsey’s evidence-backed routines help young readers decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending—and enjoying— what they read! Dr. Lindsey addresses content learning, culturally responsive practices, and the importance of engaging readers from the start.
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