Great stories connect us to ideas and experiences different from our own, making literature a powerful tool for social-emotional learning. Explore these resources for educators to find a variety of literary applications in the library or classroom—from building historical empathy to destigmatizing mental illness.
April is National Poetry Month, which offers an exciting opportunity to bring arts and literature into the classroom. This collection of biographies introduces students to some of the most influential women poets of the past half century and the diverse experiences their work represents.