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Moving Middle School Poetry

7 Moving Middle School Poetry Picks

This collection is perfect for more sophisticated young readers who love to dive deeply into beautiful, touching, sometimes painful, sometimes joyful stories. Wordsong, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, has picture books for kids at every age & every stage! Read More

Poetry Collections with Elementary Energy

6 Poetry Picture Books with Elementary Energy

Perfect for elementary school age readers... readers of all ages will enjoy the whimsical artwork and rhymes. Wordsong, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, has picture books for kids at every age & every stage! Read More

Poetry for Preschool & Kindergarten

4 Perfect Poetry Picture Books for Preschool & Kindergarten!

These picture books are perfect for independent reading or classroom and storytime read-alouds. Wordsong, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, has picture books for kids at every age & every stage! Read More

Math Skills for Preschool and Kindergarten

These Books Make Math SO Much Fun!

Thank you, math teachers. How do you do it? You somehow make children know math—often, in the words of a popular comedian, “against their will”—and you do it with style.... Read More

Tips for Teaching Math to Young Kids by Ann Marie Stephens

Author Ann Marie Stephens shares a few helpful strategies for teaching math to kids! It’s not as tough as you might imagine.. Read More

Honoring Lee Bennett Hopkins

Honoring the Legacy of Poet Lee Bennett Hopkins

This remembrance of the prolific and inspiring poet Lee Bennett Hopkins, who passed away in 2019, has been adapted from a letter Rebecca Davis, Editorial Director of Wordsong, wrote in... Read More

A Party at Ramadan

6 Picture Books to Celebrate Ramadan and Eid

In these picture books, young readers can learn about Eid and Ramadan, religious holidays celebrated by Muslim families every year... Read More

Easter Bunnies

5 Picture Books the Easter Bunny is Bringing in 2023

Baby bunnies, little chicks, nests with eggs, sprouting flowers—these picture books for preschoolers and early elementary readers have all the joyful hallmarks of spring! When the Easter Bunny brings books,... Read More

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Book Club Kit for Forbidden Notebook

An exquisitely crafted portrayal of domestic life, Forbidden Notebook recognizes the universality of human aspirations—this book will create unforgettable conversations. Download the free reading group guide and book club kit... Read More

A Q&A with Dan Bernstrom on Black History Month

How does Dan Bernstrom, father of five and author of A BEAR, A BEE, A HONEY TREE, celebrate Black History Month? Read More

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