Share stories that resonate with all students while building the literacy skills they need most.
Rising Voices Library | Grades K–5
Every Voice Has a Story
Rising Voices Library | Grades K–5
Every Voice Has a Story
Rising Voices Libraries bring underrepresented voices into your classrooms, so every child can see themselves in the books they read and learn to appreciate the experiences of others.
What Are Rising Voices Libraries?
Rising Voices Libraries pair high-quality books with teaching materials to drive well-being and literacy development in Grades K–5.
Student Well-Being
Foster understanding and well-being by integrating reading instruction with life skills.
Teaching with Meaning and Purpose
Implement robust literacy instruction and broaden students' understanding of the world.
Stories for Everyone
Elevate school communities with engaging books that appeal to all students.
Choose from a Growing Selection of Libraries
Each collection is expertly curated by a team of editors and educators to ensure books resonate with your students' lives, interests, and experiences.
Celebrating Black and Latino Boys
This dynamic collection portrays boys of color as role models, leaders, and the heroes of their own stories.
Empowering Girls in STEAM
STEAM skills are in high demand. This collection was created to encourage students to pursue careers in STEAM.
Celebrating Girls of Color
This empowering collection spotlights girls and women of color as they realize, pursue, and achieve their dreams.
Elevating Latino Stories
This inspiring collection brings the joy of Latino experiences and culture to readers of all backgrounds.
Inspiring Students en español
Strengthen students' English and Spanish skills with transadaptations of beloved books.
Honoring the Richness of Black Stories
Illuminate Black experiences and deepen critical thinking skills with books that all children can enjoy and relate to.
Amplifying AANHPI Narratives
Expand students' worldview with authentic narratives from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
“Tomorrow’s leaders may not yet have seen themselves in a book. But we have the power to change that."
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Vice President and Executive Editor for Scholastic Trade Books; best-selling author of Martin Rising: Requiem for a King
Build Reading Volume, Minute By Minute
The more students read, the more they achieve. Scholastic 's 20-20-20 framework helps schools prioritize independent reading time by breaking it into manageable 20-minute chunks.
Where Rising Voices Fits In:
- 20 Minutes in the Literacy Block
Rising Voices Libraries provide students with books they can and want to read during the literacy block.
- 20 Minutes Across the School Day
Integrate independent reading into content-area instruction with books that deepen knowledge.
- 20 Minutes Beyond the School Day
Build daily reading habits with books and materials for at-home reading.
Each Library Is Available in Six Grade Levels
Each grade level (K–5) includes:
50 Books
25 titles, 2 copies each (including 5 anchor texts) provide authentic stories for everyone.
5 Teaching Cards
Explore each anchor text as an interactive read-aloud, practicing vocabulary and reading strategies.
Teacher’s Guides
Give teachers the tools to lead effective read-alouds, book clubs, and independent reading.
Storage Bins and Labels
Easily organize your new books!
