Looking for fresh inspiration to engage your students and enrich your library shelves? Educator’s Monthly Favorites by Literacy Forum is here to help!

Each month, our panel of educators curate a handpicked selection of exceptional books tailored for educators and librarians. From timeless classics to diverse new releases, this list is your go-to resource for finding stories that spark curiosity, promote learning, and celebrate the joy of reading. 

October 2025 Featured Titles:

The Bumpy Pumpkin
Natalie Horseman

The Scary Dinosaur and the Stinky Skunk: A Fable About Apologizing
D.M. Whitaker

Fletcher and the Falling Leaves: A Fall Book for Kids
Julia Rawlinson

Zala the Slovenian Dragon
Kelsey Clark

The Angriest Monster on Mill Street
Sarah Sparks

The Witch’s Cat and The Cooking Catastrophe
Kirstie Watson

How to Catch a Monster: A Halloween Picture Book for Kids About Conquering Fears!
Adam Wallace

Halloween Boy and the Christmas Kid
Daniel Jude Miller

Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson

Hattie Mae’s Halloween
Morenike Euba Oyenusi