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Black History Month Free Teaching Resources

Celebrate the legacies of African American authors in your classroom with the help of these free teaching resources.

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How to Level-Up Your English Classroom with KeyLit

See how the KeyLit digital literature program can enhance student engagement with literary texts in a discussion-based or project-based classroom environment.

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10 Trending Books for Your Class's Fall Reading Lineup

With the school year hitting its stride, it’s the perfect time to give your students fresh reading choices.

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9 Approaches to Teaching Literature

To help inspire you to take a look at the books you're teaching in a new light, we've compiled nine of our favorite ways to approach literature.

7 Approaches to Teaching Shakespeare in Today’s Classroom

Discover some of the best approaches teachers are using to help their students learn to love Shakespeare.

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5 Popular ELA Resources to Support Student Success

Whether you’re looking for ways to teach vocabulary, classic literature, or writing skills, we’ve got you covered with our top ELA resources.

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Must-Have Modern Books for Your 2024 Classroom Library

As a new school year starts, it's the perfect time to refresh your classroom library with exciting new titles!

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Which Middle and High School Literature Resources Are Right for You?

Whether you want help structuring your lessons, creative activities for your students, or direction on teaching literary theory, Literature Teaching Guides were made for you.

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5 Must-Read Short Stories for High School Literature Units

Discover five classic short stories that are rich with themes and literary elements to spark meaningful discussions.

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5 Sci-Fi Stories to Spark Classroom Discussions on AI

Discover five incredible classic and contemporary stories that explore the concept of artificial intelligence and the impacts we may face as AI technology evolves.

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How to Build a High School Book List

Looking to build up your high school book list? Read this post for some tips on choosing the right books!

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Webinar: A Quick Look at KeyLit

In this recorded webinar, you’ll learn about the KeyLit digital literature learning platform, see a sample lesson, and get details about enrollment.

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15 Acclaimed Novels-In-Verse for Middle and High School Readers

Discover 15 exceptional novel-in-verse titles that, thanks to their poetic narrative structure, have the power to hook even the most reluctant reader.

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14 Middle and High School Book Recommendations for Your Literary Garden

A bouquet of captivating stories await your students, from drama and action to romance and history!

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Celebrating 25 Female Authors for International Women's Day

To get into the spirit of International Women’s Day, let’s take a look at 25 of our favorite contemporary female authors!

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7 Compelling Books to Kickstart Your Literary Year

Get students reading in 2024 with seven additions to the Trending Literature collection—new and noteworthy books that have students and teachers alike talking!

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40 Book Suggestions for Teaching Popular Literary Topics

Looking for new texts to teach common themes in your literature units? Try these forty exciting books by contemporary authors that will have students hooked!

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Quiz: Which A Christmas Carol Ghost are you?

Take this personality quiz to get a free downloadable poster based on the ghosts from A Christmas Carol!

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5 Alternatives to Frequently Challenged Books

Find five alternate book titles that will keep students excited and engaged while staying mindful of the diverse opinions in your school community.

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15 Inspiring Books about the Immigrant Experience

Your high school students can explore cultural identity, family ties, and the importance of belonging with these 15 books about immigrants in America.

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The British Literary Canon in Today’s Classroom: Survey Results

Teachers shared their thoughts on the British literary canon and its place in modern curricula.

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The Current State of Book Bans in Schools and Libraries

Instances of attempted book challenges and bans in U.S. libraries and schools are on the rise in 2023.

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15 Graphic Novel Picks for Imaginative and Inquisitive Students

Discover our top 15 graphic novel selections that are as visually stunning as they are intellectually inspiring!

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The American Literary Canon in Today’s Classroom: Survey Results

Teachers shared their thoughts on the American literary canon and overall experiences with teaching literature.

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Falling for New and Noteworthy Young Adult Books

Explore our list of new additions and find trending young adult books that students are sure to fall for.

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20 Contemporary Books for Your High School Reading List

If you want to add more modern books to your curriculum, read this post! We’ve compiled this contemporary high school reading list sorted by grade level.

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10 Trending Books for Your Summer TBR List

Find ten hot new books that are not only captivating summertime reads but also great choices to share with your students when the fall semester begins!

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The Origin of Frankenstein

Learn more about the origins of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley’s greatest work and find resources for teaching it in the ELA classroom!

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Using Technology to Teach Literature

Explore the benefits of using technology to teach literature and discover our top tips for incorporating digital tools into your lessons!

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10 Sensational Books by Modern British Authors for Students

There’s more to British literature than just Shakespeare and Dickens! Introduce your high school readers to modern British works by a diverse group of authors.

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9 New Books for Students to Read This Spring

Discover nine notable books to share with your middle and high school students that’ll spark their imaginations!

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Florida B.E.S.T. Standards Reading Recommendations

Build a classroom library that’s both enriching and compliant with the new Florida state laws with these recommended books!

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13 Trending Books Students Will Love in 2023

Tackle your students’ New Year’s reading resolutions with new and noteworthy books for middle school, high school, and young adult readers!

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Teaching with Film Adaptations of Texts

Download this free lesson plan and teach your students how to analyze and evaluate movie adaptations of their favorite books with a critical eye.

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What to Read Next: Book Recommendation Flowcharts

Share these reading recommendation flowcharts for classic literature, dystopian novels, and YA fiction with students!

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Books at the Movies 2022

Book-to-film adaptations are a Hollywood mainstay. Discover 10 notable movie and TV show adaptations that debuted in 2022, including a few yet to premiere!

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The 2022 Discovering Literature Book of the Year Award

Which title will be named the 2022 Discovering Literature Book of the Year?

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How to Run a Book Club in the Classroom

The book club format encourages student choice and engagement while meeting key academic standards for teaching literature.

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A Close Look at KeyLit: Lesson Walk-Through

Preview a literature lesson on the KeyLit digital platform with commentary from the curriculum development team.

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12 LGBTQ+ Books for High School Readers

Introduce students to amazing books featuring LGBTQ+ characters that explore themes of identity, friendship, family, and more!

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Why I’m Proud to Work on KeyLit

Learn more about the methodology and development process behind KeyLit, an interactive close reading program from Prestwick House.

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18 Trending Books for Today’s High School Students

Tackling relevant subjects such as identity, coming of age, and world events, these novels make great reading choices for students in grades 9-12.

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Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover: 3 Reasons Why “Girl Books” Are for Everyone

Explore the reasons why all students should read and appreciate books featuring female protagonists.

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The 2022 Literature Olympics

Introduce your students to fantastic books by diverse authors from around the globe in this year’s Literature Olympics!

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Why Should We Still Teach the Classics in 2022?

Discover how you can use classic literature to help today’s students better connect with the world around them.

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6 Challenged Books and Why You Should Teach Them

Find out how to navigate the banned books conversation and get tips on teaching six commonly challenged books in schools.

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12 Days of Wonderful Reads: A Literary Advent Calendar

Discover twelve fantastic books to read and share with students as we count down the days to winter break!

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How to Select Appropriate Texts by Lexile Measure

Discover what Lexile measures are and how you can use them to decide which books are best for your students.

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15 Captivating YA Novels for Curious Readers

If you’re looking for independent reading choices or ideas for literature circles, check out these fifteen YA books.

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10 Powerful Books by Indigenous Authors Students Need to Read

Bring Native voices into your classroom with great works of fiction and nonfiction written by contemporary Indigenous authors.