Martha Lundin, Focus Readers Author Tis the season for elections... And senator Kamala Harris was just announced as a nominee for vice president! With a global pandemic and racial unrest in the US, understanding how political leaders play a role…
Emma Huddleston, Focus Readers Author Summers out, and greenery is all around! Young people-and their guardians-may be looking for a new kind of entertainment. Look no further than the Fairy Tale Science series. These six books, including the 2020 Junior…
Todd Kortemeier, Focus Readers Author The wait is over for basketball fans as the WNBA is set to hit the court in late July to tip off the long-delayed 2020 season. Now is the perfect time for students to get in…
Brienna Rossiter, Focus Readers Editor These past few weeks have been filled with all kinds of uncertainty. But they’ve also been full of courage and creativity, including all the teachers and librarians who are finding new ways to make their…
Meg Gaertner, Focus Readers Editor With coronavirus concerns sweeping the world, games and tournaments across all sports have been postponed, suspended, or cancelled. While students might not be able to watch their favorite athletes play in person or on television,…
Meg Gaertner, Focus Readers Editor It might not feel like it, but the first day of spring was March 19. This season brings many changes to the weather, the natural world, and the activities people can do. Help students get ready…
Brienna Rossiter, Focus Readers Editor Today is Super Tuesday, and news about candidates and elections is everywhere. But it can be hard to tell which statements and opinions to believe, especially for students who have a limited understanding of how…
Meg Gaertner, Focus Readers Editor Getting students excited about STEM topics is crucial if we hope to educate the leaders and problem solvers of tomorrow. And there is plenty to be excited about—technological advances in fields such as biomedical engineering…
Meg Gaertner, Focus Readers Editor The school year is well under way, summer vacation is a distant memory, and the holidays can never come fast enough. For those yearning for travel, an informative and engaging series like Travel America’s Landmarks…
Brienna Rossiter, Focus Readers Editor New this fall, the Rescues in Focus series highlights true stories of amazing rescues and the tools workers use to carry them out. Each book’s easy-to-read text is designed to hold young readers’ interest, and…