Resources for Teachers

Strong teacher support helps students discover children’s and young adult books. Curated lists, age-specific tools, and reading challenges give lessons spark and structure. K-12ReadingList.com backs you up with free resources. This Resources for Teachers section includes a directory of children’s and YA publishers and printable summer reading challenge games for elementary, middle, and high school students, plus more. It saves time, sparks ideas, and helps you craft meaningful reading experiences.

Children’s Book Publishers

Last updated on September 27, 2025 by Joanna Nance-Phillips

A list of US children’s book publishers covering baby and toddler fiction, picture books, early chapter books, middle grade, teen and YA fiction, poetry, nonfiction, textbooks, and study guides.

Summer Reading Challenge

Last updated on August 4, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Summer Reading Challenge – our free printable Booktious card game uses an addictive and fun format to inspire reading for pleasure in children, young adult and teens aged 2-18. Download now!

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