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Keep the Pages Turning: Reading for All Ages

Get Caught Reading was once celebrated exclusively in May, but this beloved initiative has grown into a yearlong movement that champions the joy of reading for learners of all ages. With summer approaching, it's the perfect time to inspire students to keep turning pages during the break and beyond. Fortunately, there are fantastic resources available to help educators and families find the right books for every reader—from picture books for the youngest learners to novels for teens. This week, we’re sharing several age-appropriate suggestions to keep curiosity and literacy alive year-round.

Grades K-8

Boys Will Be Boys - Keeping Boys Engaged in Reading

Discover strategies to keep boys engaged in reading in this TeachersFirst exclusive article. Explore research, book recommendations, graphic novels, podcasts, and role-modeling ideas to spark a lifelong love of reading in your male students.

Grades K-12

TeachersFirst Reading Treks - Make Learning a Journey

Reading Treks combine literature and geography, bringing books to life through interactive maps. Curated for grades K–12, each trek includes a teacher guide and a Google Map that makes reading an exciting, cross-curricular adventure for all learners.

Grades K-12

TeachersFirst CurriConnects

CurriConnects offers curriculum-related booklists for independent reading across all subjects and grade levels. Each list includes ISBN numbers and Lexile levels, making it easy to match students with the perfect book to complement classroom learning.

Grades 4-12

Open Culture

Explore this free collection of cultural and educational media, including 1,700+ online courses, 1,000+ audiobooks, 800+ eBooks, free films, podcasts, and language lessons—perfect for curious learners and readers of all ages.

Grades K-12

Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Booklist

This extensive book list includes titles that feature Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander characters, settings, and themes (perfect for AANHPI Heritage Month!). Explore the list by age group to find the perfect fit for your students.

Grades 1-12

The Children's Book Council

The Children's Book Council is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting children's books and reading. Explore award lists, searchable reading lists, new releases, and resources for educators, librarians, and readers in all grade levels.

Grades K-12

Read Kiddo Read

James Patterson's Read Kiddo Read is dedicated to making kids readers for life. Browse curated book reviews organized by age to help parents, teachers, and librarians find books kids will truly love, from picture books to adult novels.

Grades K-6

Oxford Owl Reading

Share Oxford Owl's Reading Hub with families to help them support primary-age readers at home. Explore phonics guides, a free eBook library, comprehension tips, reading level resources, and ideas to inspire a lifelong love of reading.

Grades 1-12

Find a Book

The Lexile Find a Book tool helps educators and parents search for books by Lexile measure, grade level, and interest. Match students to books at just the right reading level to build skills and foster a love of reading as we head into summer.

Grades K-12

21 Must-Read Books for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Check out this list of children's books by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors and illustrators. Divided by age group, the list includes a wide range of titles, from picture books to young adult books and poetry.

This Week at TeachersFirst

Although our live spring virtual workshops have ended, we have more than 90 self-directed professional learning opportunities to explore, including our on-demand workshops and professional learning units (PLUs). We're also sharing a related blog post and a collection of audiobook resources for those of us who prefer to listen to stories. Read the details below!