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39 Articles Categorized Under All-School Reads

All-School Reads
March 23 2021

NEW! Penguin Random House Classroom Libraries

“Books are a students’ passport to entering and actively participating in a global society with the empathy, compassion, and knowledge it takes to become the problem solvers the world needs.” –Laura Robb   Research shows that reading and literacy directly impacts students’ academic success and personal growth. To help promote the importance of daily independent

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NEW! Penguin Random House Classroom Libraries

All-School Reads
March 23 2021
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May 15 2019

Baltimore Student Reflects on Reading DEAR MARTIN

By Kayla, 7th-grade student, City Springs Elementary/Middle School What happens when a community decides to tackle some of the most complex issues of our time? What happens when we decide to stare racism and police brutality in the face and seek to find ways to overcome it? We came together as a city to try

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Baltimore Student Reflects on Reading DEAR MARTIN

All-School Reads
May 15 2019
All-School Reads
April 25 2019

The Cardboard Kingdom Chosen for Youth One Book, One Denver

On April 11, Mayor Michael B. Hancock announced The Cardboard Kingdom as the selection for the Youth One Book, One Denver program. The YOBOD summer reading program offers children ages 9–12 a chance to read along with peers and enjoy fun, educational programming, with activities tied to the book’s themes. A goal of the program

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The Cardboard Kingdom Chosen for Youth One Book, One Denver

All-School Reads
April 25 2019
All-School Reads
October 9 2018

THE PERFECT SCORE is the perfect All School, One Read

By Beth Orsini, 7th Grade ELA Teacher, Melican Middle School The challenge in finding an All School, One Read selection for middle school is that it must resonate with students from grades six to eight, as well as with adults. The book must have compelling characters, those whom students will want to read about in the

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THE PERFECT SCORE is the perfect All School, One Read

All-School Reads
October 9 2018
College & University Reads All-School Reads
September 18 2018

The message of JUST MERCY adapted for young readers

Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy has a powerful message and is a frequent choice for first year and community-wide reading programs. In his book, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative delves deep into the broken U.S. justice system, detailing his many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of America’s

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The message of JUST MERCY adapted for young readers

College & University Reads All-School Reads
September 18 2018
All-School Reads Community Reads
September 11 2018

THE RED BANDANNA for All Ages

Character units are a part of many lesson plans across schools. Kids are often looking for heroes and character units are a great way to introduce young readers to not just heroes, but how important character is and that it can help everyday people turn into heroes. Welles Crowther did not see himself as hero.

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THE RED BANDANNA for All Ages

All-School Reads Community Reads
September 11 2018
women of color common reads
College & University Reads All-School Reads Community Reads
August 22 2018

Women of Color: Common Reading Selections for All Ages

Women’s history is still under-discussed and undervalued, doubly so when it comes to the history of women of color.  We’re highlighting some of our recent favorite titles, bringing these women’s stories and perspectives to the forefront.

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Women of Color: Common Reading Selections for All Ages

College & University Reads All-School Reads Community Reads
August 22 2018
dystopian fiction
College & University Reads All-School Reads Community Reads
August 8 2018

Dystopian America: Common Reads Selections from Orwell to Atwood

Common Reads presents a list of classic and contemporary dystopian fiction with offerings for all-ages, ideal for use in both first-year and community reads.

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Dystopian America: Common Reads Selections from Orwell to Atwood

College & University Reads All-School Reads Community Reads
August 8 2018
All-School Reads
July 17 2018

THE FIRST RULE OF PUNK: A Community

As a young kid not knowing where I fit in, when I found punk music I found myself. More importantly, after years of existing in the margins at school and at home, I found a community. It wasn’t just about music (entirely), it was about a collective that accepted people for who they were, not

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THE FIRST RULE OF PUNK: A Community

All-School Reads
July 17 2018
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All-School Reads
June 13 2018

How One Teacher Creates Community Connections through Common Reads

By Amber Bauer 5th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Conger Elementary School Delaware, OH As teachers, we all know that little pit you feel in your stomach when your principal says, “How would you feel about . . . ?” Six years ago, my principal came to me asking if I would take over a

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How One Teacher Creates Community Connections through Common Reads

All-School Reads
June 13 2018
All-School Reads
June 7 2018

Happy 10th Anniversary SAVVY!

Savvy is celebrating its 10th anniversary of publication with a special paperback edition! This Newbery Honor book has everything you could want in a coming of age story (and more): adventure, magic tattoos, and a rickety bus full of determined kids. For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a secret. At the age of thirteen, every

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Happy 10th Anniversary SAVVY!

All-School Reads
June 7 2018
empathy
All-School Reads
June 5 2018

Building empathy with JUST UNDER THE CLOUDS

Bibliotherapy, or the therapeutic use of literature, can support students as they develop empathy and a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. Reading engaging and timely books in one classroom, one school, or one entire community can help educators in their mission to build a culture free from stigma and bias. JUST UNDER THE

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Building empathy with JUST UNDER THE CLOUDS

All-School Reads
June 5 2018
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