Access to books in the home is one of the strongest predictors of educational achievement. Build your students' home libraries with take-home books that are engaging to read and proven to work.
Take-Home Books for Grades PreK–12
Take–Home Solutions
Home Libraries Drive School Success
Studies show that even one book in the home can have a profound impact on academic success.
1 Book
The likelihood of being on track in literacy and numeracy almost doubled if at least one book was available in a student’s home.
Manu et al. (2019)
25 Books
A child who comes from a home with 25 books will, on average, complete two more years of school than a child from a home without any books at all.
Evans et al. (2010)
40 Books
When students were given 40 books over three years for their home libraries, their fluency improved, and parents reported increased time spent reading.
Minkel (2012)
Proven Results with Scholastic
Scholastic take-home book packs have helped districts across the nation build impactful home libraries that lead to measurable gains in the classroom.
78% of Students
MAINTAINED OR INCREASED
their reading levels from spring to fall after receiving Scholastic summer books and other learning opportunities.
Make Summer Count (2016)
4.6% decrease
in chronic absenteeism in Camden City schools when they used Scholastic take-home solutions in conjunction with Scholastic professional learning.
Scholastic (2023)
75% of Teachers
SAW INCREASED
engagement in reading after using Scholastic take-home solutions.
Scholastic (2024)
We Have What Home Libraries Need
By pairing highly rated books with learning materials, Scholastic take-home book packs create joyful reading experiences for families and students alike. Our carefully curated libraries provide:
High-Quality Books
Refreshed annually, books feature recognizable characters, engaging storylines, and a wide range of perspectives.
Learning Materials
Many of our take-home packs include support materials for students, teachers, and families to enhance the home-school connection.
Complete Customization
Create take-home book packs that meet your goals, your budget, and most importantly, your students’ interests.
Professional Learning
Build your team's capacity to develop strong family-school connections with professional courses led by family engagement experts.
“It’s difficult to succeed in life if you can’t read well. And it’s very difficult to get good at reading if you don’t have books to practice with at home. There may be no better way to impact children’s overall futures than by making sure they have a steady supply of quality books to read in their homes.”
—Noonan & Fox
Take-Home Book Packs & Solutions
Our take-home solutions make building home libraries easy and affordable with a minimum discount of 25% off the cover price.
Summer Reading
Proven Summer Reading for All Ages
My Books Summer | Grades PreK–12
Customizable Summer Reading
My Books Summer Self-Select | Grades PreK–12
Year-Round Reading
Easy-to-Distribute Book Packs
Grab and Go | Grades PreK–8
Comprehensive Books-to-Home Program
My Books Every Day | Grades K–5
Haitian Stories for All Readers
Our Community: Haitian Heritage | Grades K–3
School Readiness
School Readiness for Families
School Readiness Kits | Ages 3–5
Everyday Activities for Families
School Success Kits | Grades K–1
Professional Learning Services
Home libraries are more than a collection of books. They give students and families access to a world of literacy and opportunity. Our professional learning services can help you maximize the impact of your students' home libraries.
Getting Started with My Books Every Day: Fostering Literacy-Rich Home Environments
Discover effective strategies for leveraging the diverse titles and hands-on activity sets from the My Books Every Day collection.
Consultative Planning
Receive ongoing feedback and support to maximize the impact of My Books Every Day.
Foundations of Family Engagement
In this session, we’ll break down the research and the conditions that must be present in your school to provide a solid foundation for effective family outreach.
The Karen L. Map Workshop Series
Scholastic has partnered with Dr. Karen L. Mapp of the Harvard Graduate School of Education to create this comprehensive 3-day workshop series. Learn about the research, master best practices, and design a yearlong family engagement plan.
Foundations and Impact
Explore the research behind home libraries and their impact on student achievement.
Home Libraries Research Paper
Drawn from four decades of research, learn why and how home libraries drive student success.
Camden Case Study
Find out how Camden City Schools and Scholastic transformed attendance and family engagement throughout the district.
The Latest on Home Libraries
Explore these articles and webinars from our partners and colleagues.
Power of Home Libraries Webinar
Dwaine Millard, Dr. Amanda Alexander, Superintendent Erskine Glover, Dr. Kelli Cedo, Tracey Allen
Reducing Chronic Absenteeism by Strengthening Family-School Partnerships
Dr. Nea Hearn and Jenni Brasington
Raising Attendance: Winning Family Engagement Strategies
Dr. Karen L. Mapp, Anne Henderson, and Jenni Brasington
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