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It’s the perennial question of teachers, librarians, and parents alike: How do you get kids to read more over their summer break? Research has shown that kids’ favorite books are the books that they choose themselves. Understanding this, publishers focus on fun books for summer reading.

With the 2024 Nation’s Report Card showing further declines in reading, more support for struggling readers and their educators has never been more important. Let’s take a closer look at these new series for struggling readers.

With these manga, choose the right format for the right story.

Serious investigators and laid-back browsers will find something to love in this season’s series nonfiction.

This season’s jobs and career titles offer engaging and accessible introductions to the world of work.

These series offer enough mysterious creatures and not-quite-explainable phenomena to keep the pages turning.

The colorful and welcoming titles in these series bring the fun to natural science topics.

Knowledge is the first step toward making a difference, and these titles provide perspectives on a variety of topics.

These series will support collections that encourage readers to dive into big questions about the people, food, and events that shape our world.