Juneteenth Books to Read

Juneteenth was introduced as a national holiday just a few years ago—learn about the holiday and its important impact on Black history with these Juneteenth books! June 19th commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865, slaves in Texas were finally informed of their freedom—that’s over two years [...]

By |2025-06-10T15:51:02-05:00June 10th, 2025|English, Holidays|

Books About Travel to Read this Summer Break

Whether you’re traveling this summer or staying put, reading books about travel is a great way to expand your worldview and stay occupied with a fun, immersive story. These adventurous travel reads—including historical fiction, magical realism, and modern-day fiction—will take you across the world from the comfort of your bed, carseat, or plane seat! [...]

By |2025-06-23T15:34:58-05:00May 23rd, 2025|English, Holidays|

Free, Fun End of Year Activities for the Classroom

These end of year activities are a surefire way to entertain students while having them practice the foundational reading and math skills they need to succeed next school year! The end of the school year can be a hectic time for elementary students—from getting their grades to preparing for summer plans and attending end-of-school [...]

By |2026-01-23T07:41:24-06:00May 23rd, 2025|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Books to Read from AAPI Authors

This Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrate and learn about different cultures by reading works from AAPI authors! This collection of books to read for AAPI month features some of the most acclaimed Asian American & Pacific Islander authors’ books across all genres—from nonfiction memoirs to fantasy, there’s something for anyone! Middle-Grade [...]

By |2025-05-08T10:26:36-05:00May 8th, 2025|English, Holidays|

10 Books to Improve Vocabulary Acquisition

An enriched vocabulary yields improved communication and comprehension of English—Piqosity has curated this collection of books to improve vocabulary skills for the purpose of providing a resource for anyone looking to build and strengthen their vocabulary. These novels contain precise and imaginative diction, helping you develop your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while being [...]

Chinese New Year Books to Read & Learn about Chinese Culture

As we're getting accustomed to the beginning of 2025, we have another new beginning just around the corner—Chinese New Year! On Wednesday, January 29th, we bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and welcome the Year of the Snake, symbolizing reflection and personal transformation. This widely-celebrated holiday begins on the first new moon [...]

By |2026-02-19T07:32:48-06:00January 23rd, 2025|English, Holidays|

FREE Thanksgiving Activities for the Classroom

The time of year to give thanks is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate than with Thanksgiving activities for your classroom! Conducting holiday-themed activities is a fantastic way to secure your students’ attention and help them practice key reading and math skills. If you’re blanking on ideas for thanksgiving for your students [...]

By |2024-11-25T16:45:17-06:00November 15th, 2024|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Halloween Books to Get You in the Spooky Spirit

The fall semester is in full swing, the cold weather is (slowly) approaching, and Halloween is right around the corner! There's no better way to embrace this spooky season while improving your reading skills than by reading a scary novel. Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, partial to science fiction, or a fan [...]

By |2024-10-03T12:16:15-05:00October 3rd, 2024|English, Holidays|

Back to School Books for All Grade Levels

If you’re looking for a read to help you (or your students) ease into this new school year, you’re sure to find the right story among these back to school books! Consistently reading is one of the best ways to improve essential ELA skills. The books in this collection were selected because of their [...]

By |2024-10-01T14:56:39-05:00August 22nd, 2024|English|
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