Our Stories Decodables are at least 75% decodable and written by creators from Historically Black Colleges and Universities who are passionate about reflecting the true spectrum of student experiences.
Our Stories Decodables | Grades K–5
It’s Never Too Early to Read About Someone Like You
Celebrate diverse voices and elevate foundational skills with culturally relevant decodable texts and targeted phonics practice.
Our Stories Decodables | Grades K–5
It’s Never Too Early to Read About Someone Like You
Celebrate diverse voices and elevate foundational skills with culturally relevant decodable texts and targeted phonics practice.
Fresh Voices. Innovative Decodables.
“Literacy instruction that is responsive to students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds has been found to be highly efficacious in accelerating both the literacy development and overall academic development of students.”
It’s Never Too Early to Read About Someone Like You
Kids benefit immensely from seeing themselves in the books they read. Our Stories Decodables make it happen right from the very beginning with decodable texts that target specific sound-spellings and reflect the diversity and experiences of your students.
Culturally Responsive Texts
Each book is a celebration of identity, ensuring students see themselves in the stories they read.
Authenticity
Diverse stories from diverse authors genuinely reflect students and their world.
Educational Rigor
Built on the Science of Reading, each book ensures effective and efficient literacy development.
Inclusive Storytelling
Engaging narratives embrace the full spectrum of student experiences.
Supportive Resources
Comprehensive teacher guides and materials facilitate culturally responsive teaching.
Where Research Meets Representation
Our Stories Decodables is born out of the critical need for culturally responsive education and decodable books that support evidence-based phonics instruction.
Culturally Relevant Education
Based on the work of scholars like Gloria Ladson-Billings, Rudine Sims Bishop, Kirstin Burnham, and Gholdy Muhammad, Our Stories Decodables is an embodiment of literature that nurtures students' cultural identities and academic growth.
The Science of Reading
The Science of Reading underpins the movement toward decodable texts and their critical role in phonics instruction. By merging a science-backed approach with engaging, representative stories, Our Stories Decodables sets a new standard for code-focused instruction.
Meet Our Mentor | Dr. Tanji Reed Marshall
Dr. Tanji Reed Marshall is a nationally recognized expert on educational equity and educational leadership. She partners with states, school districts, schools, and education organizations to solve complex issues related to educational equity and to ensure that every child receives the excellent equitable education they deserve.
Meet Our Authors
Our Stories Decodables are written by creators from diverse backgrounds who understand the importance of authentic representation and prioritize it in each story they write.
Layla Allen
Howard University
Rayven Bryant
Spelman College
Joseph DeGuzman
Scholastic
Ausha Harris
Howard University
Mayah Johnson
Spelman College
Winslow Jones, Jr.
Howard University
Chavi’ Lassiter
Howard University
Nia McCullin
Scholastic
Sean Miller
Howard University
Yvette Manns
Clark Atlanta University
Simon Moore
Howard University
Marty Refugio Pérez
University of Oregon
Quentin Price
Howard University
Dougziana
Thomas-Chan
Howard University
Geena Talley
University of Oregon
Priscilla Torres
Texas A&M University
Gabriela Salaah
(neé Walker)
Howard University
Explore Our Stories for Yourself
Our Stories Decodables supports readers in Grades K-2 and provides additional sound-spelling practice for striving readers up to Grade 6.
24 Student Books
Practice sound-spellings with inviting plots, book formats, and visuals.
Teacher’s Guide
Detailed lessons provide insights for each text and professional tips for educators.
Respond and Write Resources
Book-specific resources encourage critical thinking and expression.
Downloadable Take-Home Books
Engage families with downloadable versions of each book for at-home reading.
Storage Bins and Labels
Easily organize your new books!
Enhance Your Literacy Solutions
Our Stories Decodables is an integral part of Scholastic's educational framework and works in harmony with these literacy programs.
Ready4Reading
Our Stories Decodables aligns with the Ready4Reading scope and sequence making them easy to integrate into your structured literacy block.
Rising Voices Libraries
Our Stories Decodables complements Scholastic's Rising Voices collections further enhancing the cultural relevance of classroom libraries.
Our Voices Collections
Our Stories Decodables and Our Voices work together to build foundational reading skills with meaningful, diverse narratives.
