Kindness, compassion, and escape—themes from 2020

In a year marked by dramatic change, readers looked for stories to spark hope and provide much-needed diversion.

It's not too late to get in some summer reading. Try these teacher-recommended books

Teach For America

We’re all spending more time than usual at home during this atypical summer—what better time to dive into some good books? Enjoy these informative, entertaining titles.

Centering Black lives: A reading list for all ages

Tracy O’Brien

These memoirs written by Black authors illustrate the unique journeys from some of America's most beloved writers while showcasing the diversity of the Black experience.

These Chicago dads are live streaming story time to inspire and mentor young people

The Renewal Project

Here are three stories that show how people are stepping up for their communities—from mentors who read to kids to activists who want to dismantle racism.

6 books to get YA readers through a pandemic

Paula Ann Solis

Teach For America put together this teacher-recommended reading list that should help students process—or escape—the unprecedented times we're living through.