Rising Voices: Black and Latino Boys | Grades K–5

Celebrating Black and Latino Boys 

Foster understanding and a love for reading with inspiring books about boys and men of color.

Rising Voices: Black and Latino Boys | Grades K–5

Celebrating Black and Latino Boys

Foster understanding and a love for reading with inspiring books about boys and men of color.

Stories for Everyone

Drive literacy development and well-being for all students. This collection organizes books about Black and Latino boys around five universal themes.

Family, Culture, and Community 

How can I help others around me, and how do others help me or enrich my life?

Someone Like Me 

How do the people in these books help me better understand myself and the world?

Heroes and Role Models

What qualities make someone a hero, and what can I learn from them? 

Strong and Resilient

What qualities help people succeed when they face challenges?

Thinking Beyond Today

What can I learn from how the people in books dream and plan for the future?

Highlight Black and Latino boys as role models, thinkers, and leaders with outstanding books curated by Scholastic literacy experts.

Teach with Meaning and Purpose

Equip teachers with the tools to implement robust literacy instruction and help students understand themselves, others, and the world.

An Empowering Library for Every Grade

Each grade level (K–5) includes:

50 Books (25 titles, 2 copies each)

Nonfiction, biographical, and fiction titles broaden the perspectives of all students.

5 Teaching Cards

Build vocabulary and practice reading strategies with five anchor texts and paired teaching cards.

Teacher's Guide

Give teachers the tools to lead effective read-alouds, book clubs, and independent reading.

Storage Bins and Labels

Easily organize your new books!

Digital Resource Site

Teachers can explore themes more deeply, initiate important conversations, and model writing.

Already Have This Collection?

Expand on the print books with your included digital resources. Amplía los libros impresos con tus recursos digitales incluidos.

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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' skills in Spanish and prepare them for English with transadaptations of beloved books.

Honoring the Richness of Black Stories

Spotlight the achievements and experiences of Black people in the U.S. and beyond.

Amplifying AANHPI Narratives

Expand students' worldview with authentic narratives from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.