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. 

January 2025 Featured Titles:

Act Your Age Shawn Trenell!
Breanya C. Hogue

Cassidy and the Mixed Up Numbers
Dezi Shepperd

My Thoughts Have Wings
Maggie Smith

A Mango -Shaped Space
Wendy Mass

Now I’m a Bird
Sue Ganz-Schmitt

Kodi’s Adventures: How I Learned to Defeat the Time Snatcher
Mindy Hudon

Animal Rescue Friends: Finding Home
Jana Tropper

Black and White
Donna Gillum

Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Doreen Rappaport

Chasing Butterflies in the Sunlight
Morenike Euba Oyenusi

Our Lunar New Year: Celebrating Lunar New Year in 5 Asian Communities
Yobe Qiu