School librarians are experts in the magic of helping children fall in love with books. Each book is an opportunity to connect countless students with windows into the experiences of others, tools to be informed citizens, and the [Read More...]
10 Classics that Kids Still Love to Read
This post was published in October 2017 and was updated in February 2020. What was the first book that changed how you see the world? Of the millions of books requested by teachers on DonorsChoose over the last twenty years, [Read More...]
Video: One Librarian’s Quest to Build a More Inclusive Book Collection
Do you remember the first time you felt “seen” by a character in a book you read? The joy you felt in the moment that you connected with a character because of a shared experience, feeling, or identity? Kids develop both [Read More...]
Our Favorite Moments from the #FillEveryShelf Book Match
Nothing beats cracking open a new book for the first time. Who doesn’t love books? Teachers love books. Students love books. We love books. On October 18 and 19, we translated that love of books into the #FillEveryShelf match [Read More...]
Give a Book Today, Change a Life Forever
"The look on the face of a kid that gets a new book… it's just magical." - Mr. Ohl, middle school teacher Every student should experience the unmatched joy of getting lost in a great book. But in classroom libraries across [Read More...]
Coming Soon: An Epic Match on Book Projects
This October, it’s all about the books. Teachers tell us all the time that access to the right book can make all the difference to a student. So let’s help make sure that every child has the book that will light up their [Read More...]