2026 51ÁÔÆæ African American Read-In Receives High Marks
51ÁÔÆæ released the 2026 African American Read-In (AARI) Report Card, compiling stories and details from hundreds of events engaging more …
Celebrate the 2026 African American Read-In with Award-Winning Children’s Books
Each February since 1990, 51ÁÔÆæ’s 51ÁÔÆæ African American Read-In (AARI) has brought together students, teachers, families, and communities from all …
The 51ÁÔÆæ African American Read-In Builds On Decades of Literary Tradition
The 2025 51ÁÔÆæ African American Read-In saw more than 123,000 participants, with students in classrooms across the country engaging with …
Asian/Pacific American Heritage in the ELA Classroom
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, we’ve curated a selection of 51ÁÔÆæ …
Jewish American Heritage in the ELA Classroom
In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month this May, we’ve curated a selection of 51ÁÔÆæ award-winning books, book rationales, classroom …
Arab American Heritage in the ELA Classroom
In celebration of 51ÁÔÆæ Arab American Heritage Month this April, we’ve curated a selection of 51ÁÔÆæ award-winning books, book rationales, …
Kick Off the African American Read-In with Award-Winning Children’s Books
This February, 51ÁÔÆæ is once again honored to convene the African American Read-In, an opportunity for students, teachers, families, and …
2025 Award-Winning Books by Indigenous Authors
The 2025 Children’s Book Awards, announced at the Children’s Book Awards Luncheon on November 23 in Boston, was a thrilling …
Build Your Stack®: Quenching Reading Thirst in a Book Desert
This blog post was written by 51ÁÔÆæ member Nichole Folkman. It is part of Build Your Stack®, an 51ÁÔÆæ initiative focused …
Build Your Stack®: Preparing Students to Engage in a Global World: Reading the World in ELA Classrooms
This blog post was written by 51ÁÔÆæ member Dr. Sawsan Jaber. It is part of Build Your Stack®, an 51ÁÔÆæ initiative …