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New types of manga have proliferated—and students can’t get enough. This overview of genres, publishers, formats, and more, will help get you up to date.

The discussion around whether Shakespeare is still relevant in classrooms today is one that has been flourishing for years, with strong cases on all sides. Consider pairing some of the traditional works of the Bard with these newly reimagined stories.

J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye has long been a classroom staple. These more recent titles offer narratives with similar themes, such as mental illness, family strife, and growing up.

Hatchet is a well-known story, and the themes of adventure and survival remain great hooks for reluctant readers. Consider these nine titles as recent read-alikes for Gary Paulsen's popular tale.

Lee’s classic is perhaps one of the most widely read, lauded, and taught American novels. Refresh the curriculum with these complex depictions of anti-Black racism and the ongoing fight for justice. 

The author of My Ex-Imaginary Friend says that bookending funny chapters with ones including hard conversations "helped to show that even when things are tough, there is hope and humor on the other side."  

These new picture book titles illustrate and celebrate all kinds of moms.

Going through a divorce can be difficult for everyone involved. For young children, who may not fully understand why it is happening and may even feel partly responsible, it can be a particularly overwhelming time. To help little ones comprehend the situation and process their feelings, the following titles may be helpful.

Climate justice is at the forefront of youth activism. The following 19 titles illustrate what is happening on the individual and collective scale—highlighting not only the youths’ struggles but also what they are fighting for.