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create & celebrate a nation of diverse readers

Let's read and grow together with 12 months of recommended books, authors, and teaching resources that promote diversity and inclusion.
Marley Dias
“Kids should be able to be the main characters in their own lives. We want them to know that who they are matters...[but] some decision-makers are trying to ban books, dictate what teachers say, and block kids from learning our shared stories to confront injustice and build and more perfect union.”
Quote by: Marley Dias, Read Across America Ambassador and Founder, #1000BlackGirlBooks
Celebrate the freedom to read

September 2022

Find the Right Words

Books of the month:

Books of the month:

Elementary

Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

by Kat Zhang

With the help of her family, Amy finds a way to welcome the new student in her class who has just come from China and does not speak much English.
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Middle Grade

The Secret Battle of Evan Pao

The Secret Battle of Evan Pao

The Secret Battle of Evan Pao

by Wendy Wan-Long Shang

When twelve-year-old Evan Pao, his mother, and sister move to a small Virginia town, their new neighbor Brady Griggs goes out of his way to make Evan, who is Chinese-American, feel unwelcome.
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Young Adult

Vinyl Moon

Vinyl Moon

Vinyl Moon

by Mahogany L. Browne

When Black high school student Angel moves to Brooklyn to live with her uncle, she discovers a love for books, poetry, and music as she works to understand and heal from the scars of her own past.
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Ready, Set...Read!

Celebrate the joy of reading this month with these featured articles and resources.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Booklist

Colorín Colorado’s children’s Hispanic Heritage booklists feature biography, history, cultural traditions, family stories, fun stories, and titles about growing up Latino.
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Book Club Basics

The book club experience is social and a great way to motivate kids to read, get them talking about books, and have them share ideas and perspectives.
Ideas for starting a book club at school
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Here’s What We’re Reading...

Click on a month below for our recommended books, plus suggestions for discussions and activities.
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August 2022

Create a Better World

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September 2022

Find the Right Words

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October 2022

Foster Belonging

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November 2022

Promote Healing & Growth

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December 2022

Activate Inner Strengths

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January 2023

Explore Societal Forces

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February 2023

Celebrate Black History

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March 2023

Bring Communities Together

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April 2023

Make Music!

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May 2023

Nurture Family Bonds

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June 2023

Support LGBTQ+ Communities

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July 2023

Cultivate Caring Connections

YA Author Chat

Four young adult authors—J. Elle (Wings of Ebony), Margarita Engle (With a Star in My Hand), Loan Le (A Phở Love Story), and Britteny Morris (The Cost of Knowing)—discuss why diverse books matter for all students as part of a moderated conversation led by educator Tanya Johnson Martin.

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About Read Across America

What is NEA's Read Across America? Find answers to your frequently asked questions about the National Education Association's year-round celebration of diverse books and meet the people behind it.
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Join Our Community of Readers

Are you a teacher, librarian, educator, author, or devoted book worm? Join the Read Across America Facebook group to share resources, ideas, and experiences as we celebrate a nation of diverse readers.
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