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Beyond the Classroom Featured Summer Reading

Discover Your Kids’ New Favorite Book with Our Summer Reading List

Summer is the perfect time of year to catch up on reading. Help your kids avoid summer learning loss by encouraging them to check out our book suggestions, courtesy of the NYC Public Schools Literacy Collaborative's 2023 Guide to Summer Reading!

The Morning BellJuly 14, 2023

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DOE Celebrations Featured Jewish American Heritage Month

Explore Jewish Heritage in May and Beyond One Page at a Time

Commemorate Jewish American Heritage Month by checking our our list of some of our favorite books for students in grades 3-K through 12. Look through our suggested titles, and let us know which ones are your favorites!

The Morning BellMay 29, 2023

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DOE Celebrations Featured

Discover Great Reads Throughout Arab American Heritage Month and Beyond

Throughout April and beyond, NYC Public Schools are celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month. Join in on the celebration by checking out our outstanding list of suggested books for students in grades 3-K through 12, and help your kids find their new favorite book today!

The Morning BellApril 24, 2023

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Featured Women's History Month

Celebrate “Herstory” All Month Long

March is Women's History Month. Join NYC Public Schools as we celebrate women's achievements and contributions all month long, and check out our themed list of suggested books for students in grades 3-K through 12!

The Morning BellMarch 10, 2023

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DOE Celebrations Featured Pride Month

Add a Little ‘Pride’ to Your Reading List

June is Pride Month. Check out the DOE’s commemorative, age-appropriate list of books for students in grades 3-K through 12, and celebrate Pride Month throughout the rest of the month and beyond!

The Morning BellJune 15, 2022

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Black History Month DOE Celebrations Featured

Travel Through Black History During Midwinter Recess

Celebrate Black History Month throughout Midwinter Recess with our handy list of family-friendly online events and performances for children of all ages!

The Morning BellFebruary 12, 2021