Rhyming, Musical Journey Through All 50 States

Counting down to America’s Semiquincentennial, Random House Children’s Books has unveiled Sing the 50 United States!—a picture book by Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr.Seuss—to be published in June 2026. Editors discovered this rhyming celebration of the United States, a mnemonic name game emceed by the Cat in the Hat, among Ted Geisel’s personal papers at University of California San Diego’s Geisel Library.

Inspiring Future Bibliophiles, One Book at a Time

The LiTEArary Society is the world’s largest entirely youth-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of ending book deserts for disadvantaged children. Since its inception, The LiTEArary Society has grown into a family of social book clubs that collectively have donated thousands of new, high-quality picture books to children in need and participated in countless community read-aloud events.

Staying Safe Online: Cyber Security Skills for the Real World

October isn’t just about pumpkins, costumes, and apple cider donuts. It’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year’s theme, Stay Safe Online, is about the simple ways students can protect themselves, their classmates, and their school from online threats.

Playful Inquiry, Story-based Lessons for Early Science Learning

Kide Science is a library of play and story-based lesson plans and professional development materials for teachers of three- to eight-year-olds. The research-backed, child-led activities complement any early learning curriculum and work with any ability level.

Cabinet of Wonder: Music and Poetry for Young Artists

Through an innovative partnership, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Children’s Theatre, and singer–songwriter Natalie Merchant have produced Cabinet of Wonder, a labor of love several years in the making.

Inquiry-based Lessons Connecting Children to Nature

Lessons learned in the Living Classroom Learning Lab help children connect with nature and understand why that connection is important. Children experience nature firsthand, getting real-world lessons on plants, animals, soil, ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainability.