Rising Voices Libraries are culturally responsive book collections for Grades K–5 that pair diverse stories with instructional materials to broaden the perspectives of students from all backgrounds.
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.
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 are culturally responsive book collections for Grades K–5 that pair diverse stories with instructional materials to broaden the perspectives of students from all backgrounds.
Choose from a Growing Selection of Libraries
Each collection has been carefully curated by a diverse team of educators, mentors, and publishers—many still active in the classroom. We're constantly working to create new libraries to ensure that every voice is heard, and every child is celebrated.
See the Research
Every Scholastic Education Solution is backed by rigorous research—and Rising Voices is no exception.
Rising Voices White Paper
Research shows that students of all backgrounds benefit from access to diverse books. Learn more about why diverse stories matter in our Rising Voices white paper.
The Power of a Diverse Classroom Library Webinar
Join Superintendent, Dr. M. Ann Levett and Harvard-trained surgeon and author, Oneeka Williams, as they discuss how educators can use diverse classroom libraries to elevate engagement and achievement for all students.
The Protagonist Chart
Get a glimpse at the status of diversity in children's books with this easy-to-share graphic.