Parent Guides
What to read next after a favorite series, books for specific ages and situations — every recommendation rated for reading level and content intensity.
How Teachers Can Get Families Reading at Home (Without the Guilt Trip)
The home reading environment is one of the biggest levers on a child's literacy — and the usual homework-style asks quietly work against it. Here's the evidence on what to ask families to do, and what to stop asking.
George Marzouka ·
Books Like Baby-Sitters Little Sister for 8-Year-Olds
Explore delightful reads for kids inspired by Baby-Sitters Little Sister, focusing on friendship and family.
George Marzouka ·
Books Like Baby-Sitters Little Sister for 6-Year-Olds
Explore delightful books for kids that capture themes of friendship, family, and adventure.
George Marzouka ·
How to Get a Whole Class Reading: The Evidence-Based Playbook
Points, prizes, and reading logs feel productive and quietly kill the thing they're meant to grow. Here's what the research actually shows about motivating a classroom of readers — and how to build a book collection that fits every kid.
George Marzouka ·
When Your Child Stops Reading: What Actually Works (and What Backfires)
Your kid used to devour books and now won't pick one up. Here's what the research really says about restarting a stalled reader — including the popular tricks that quietly make it worse.
George Marzouka ·