Daily independent reading is a strong predictor of academic success. 7 Strengths Libraries drive student choice and well-being through:
7 Strengths Libraries | Grades K-6
Build Strong Readers and Caring Students
Foster comprehension & compassion with empowering book collections in English or Spanish.
7 Strengths Libraries | Grades K-6
Build Strong Readers and Caring Students
Foster comprehension & compassion with empowering book collections in English or Spanish.
Where Reading Meets Well-Being
Curiosity
When students connect to books intellectually and emotionally, they read more and achieve more.
Positivity
When students see possibilities for themselves in books, it drives them to build on their strengths.
Community
When children read inspiring stories, they make connections between themselves and the world.
“The research is clear—children need authentic, engaging, and personally meaningful experiences with reading and writing to become lifelong literacy learners.”
—Pam Allyn, best-selling author of Every Child a Super Reader, 2nd Edition (2022)
7 Strengths for Reading Success
Built on the widely used 7 Strengths model, these libraries focus on the seven traits of strong readers and thoughtful people.
Belonging | Pertenencia
Seeing yourself as a valued member of a community
Friendship | Amistad
Building trusting relationships and connections with others
Kindness | Amabilidad
Showing compassion and helping those in need
Curiosity | Curiosidad
Being willing to explore unfamiliar things and test theories
Confidence | Confianza
Thinking independently and expressing ideas with assurance
Courage | Valentía
Having the strength to do what’s right even when it’s hard
Hope | Esperanza
Believing that good behavior leads to good outcomes
Research
Research shows that access to books is a critical driver of academic success. Learn more below.
Home Libraries Topic Paper
The Impact of Home Libraries on Academic Achievement, Economic Success, and Health
Explore the Library
Each 7 Strengths Library is thoughtfully curated for a specific grade band, from K–1 to 5–6, and includes:
100 Books (50 titles, 2 each)
Empower student choice with classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction titles.
Bilingual Teacher’s Guide
Implement best practices for independent reading with this how-to companion.
Also Available in Spanish
Bring the 7 Strengths to your multilingual learners with our Spanish collections.
More Reading & Well-Being Resources
Explore these related resources for literacy instruction and well-being.
Every Child a Super Reader, 2nd Edition
Updated edition of the groundbreaking professional book on the 7 Strengths model
LitCamp
A summer literacy program with a fun camp theme and lessons built on the 7 Strengths model
Byron V. Garrett Life & Literacy Skills Library
An empowering book collection focused on strengths such as persistence and collaboration
The Four Pillars Library
An independent reading collection with conferring cards that encourages student choice and voice
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