World Read Aloud Day

Written by Frank Murphy and illustrated by Kayla Harren, A Boy Like You narrates a touching love letter to the ideals of boyhood as it explores the assumptions and possibilities of who we grow up to be while celebrating the wonderful things we already are.

Tells a wonderful true story of creativity and being true to one’s self, written by Nancy Churnin and illustrated by Felicia Marshall. Growing up, Laura Wheeler Waring didn’t see any artists, or paintings of people, who looked like her. So, she decides to change that by painting the people she knows best.

From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, discover eleven courageous women who used their time in the White House to help others and make change for the better. Written by Heidi Poelman and illustrated by Giovana Medeiros, this animated storybook explores themes of selflessness, perseverance, humility, and the importance of learning.

In this inspiring historical title written by Heidi Poelman and illustrated by Kyle Kershner, become acquainted with courageous people from the state of Washington. Meet Chief Seattle who inspired the naming of a great city, Catherine Montgomery who helped create a trail from Mexico to Canada, and many others.

From Abraham Lincoln to Rosa Parks, this is a perfect introduction to historical figures who made a difference in the world. Written by Heidi Poelman and illustrated by Kyle Kershner, these heroic true stories inspire courage, determination, and a belief that anyone can change the world.

Meet brilliant people who taught us perseverance and innovation. This program, written by Heidi Poelman and illustrated by Kyle Kershner, tells the contributions of nine renowned inventors: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, the Wright Brothers, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur.

Joins four friends—Everett, Lucy, Elijah, and Maisie—on their space adventure through the galaxy. Travel aboard their rocket ships to places as distant as the moon and Mars, and make fun new discoveries along the way in this wonderful story by Ally Stahl.

Explores the life Olympian Samantha Peszek. Join young Samantha on her gymnastics journey where she learned the true meaning of being an Olympian and her best self, even in the face of adversity. Written by Leslie Harter and illustrated by Hayley Moore, Little Girl Big Dream inspires students to work hard, love themselves, and support and encourage others.

Reflects on the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” In this story written by Nate Carter and illustrated by Sam Niemann, Nazari has many fantastic ideas for her future—from an astronaut to a farmer, a dentist to an engineer. Students learn from Nazari how to have the courage and confidence to dream big.