Continuing our series on Read Alouds That Rock, we asked a number of literacy experts to share their strategies for integrating nonfiction storytimes in their work with young readers. Click here to ...

There are countless nonfiction books for kids that are fascinating, provide readers/listeners with loads of information and are presented in a fast-paced, lively fashion. And that’s good news because ...

Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” How very true that is. No matter what happens, the one thing that can’t be taken from you is your mind. And the more ...

A recent column in the Washington Post asked “Will my grandkids still love me if I buy them nonfiction?” It’s a question rooted in adults’ perception of what children like and how they decide which ...

Kids love animals—so it makes sense that they love animal books, too, like these nonfiction picture books and middle grade books. These nonfiction book picks for PreK–7 are packed with rich vocabulary ...

Study after study confirms that reading aloud to your kids has numerous benefits. We know that it promotes language ...

It’s no secret that many adults enjoy reading nonfiction, and as a result, in the adult publishing world, fiction and nonfiction are respected equally. Major book awards routinely include separate ...

Early-elementary teachers work hard all year to support their students’ emerging reading skills. The payoff—gains in literacy progress—tends to come toward the end of the school year, just as it’s ...