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.
June 2023
Support LGBTQ+ Communities
Books of the month:
Books of the month:
Elementary
’Twas the Night Before Pride / La Víspera de Orgullo
’Twas the Night Before Pride / La Víspera de Orgullo
On the night before Pride, one family packs snacks and makes signs as an older sibling shares the importance of the event with the newest member of the family.
Middle Grade
Spin with Me
Spin with Me
When Essie moves to North Carolina for just one semester of seventh grade and meets Ollie, a non-binary, "gender weird" classmate, a gentle romance develops while Essie ponders her own label.
Young Adult
Milo and Marcos at the End of the World
Milo and Marcos at the End of the World
Milo’s plans for a low-key senior year are upended when Marcos comes back into his life after a three-year absence. Milo is forced to confront the long-buried feelings that he's kept hidden not only from himself but also from his deeply religious parents and faith community.
Ready, Set...Read!
Celebrate the joy of reading this month with these featured articles and resources.
Classroom Resources to Celebrate the Freedom to Read
Find posters, bookmarks, stickers, and more to show your support for banned books and freedom from censorship in the classroom.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Books and More for K-12 Students
Find booklists and classroom resources highlighting AAPI heritage from NEA’s partners at WETA.
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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.
August 2022
Create a Better World
September 2022
Find the Right Words
October 2022
Foster Belonging
November 2022
Promote Healing & Growth
December 2022
Activate Inner Strengths
January 2023
Explore Societal Forces
February 2023
Celebrate Black History
March 2023
Bring Communities Together
April 2023
Make Music!
May 2023
Nurture Family Bonds
June 2023
Support LGBTQ+ Communities
July 2023
Cultivate Caring Connections
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