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Back to School Books

With back-to-school time right around the corner, I brought together 32 amazing books to celebrate and support this special time of year in schools, libraries, and homes. These titles are perfect for easing first-day jitters, building classroom community, sparking excitement for learning, and highlighting the magic of new beginnings. There are so many wonderful new releases, along with a few tried-and-true favorites that kids, families, and educators continue to love year after year.

Whether you're a teacher planning your first read-aloud, a librarian curating your back-to-school display, or a family looking for stories to help your child get ready for the year ahead, this collection has something for everyone.

Click on the book covers to find them in Follett Content’s Titlewave, and click here for the full list. Let’s make this school year the best one yet—starting with the power of great books!

You will find the You’ve Been Book’d choice board here and other resources here at my The Library Voice blog. 

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Scarecited on the First Day of School

By Agostini, Alliah L
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary
2 Professional reviews

You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!)

By Henson, Taraji P
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary
3 Professional reviews

Betty the Yeti and the First Day of School (Betty the Yeti)

By Marx, Mandy R
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary

Back to School, Backpack!

By Rich, Simon
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary
3 Professional reviews

First Day Around the World

By Zoboi, Ibi Aanu
Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
2 Professional reviews

Still Sal (Miller Family Story)

By Henkes, Kevin
Fiction
Upper Elementary
4 Professional reviews

Jojo Vs. Middle School (Team Awkward)

By McCullough, Joy
Fiction
Upper Elementary
3 Professional reviews

On the First Day of Preschool

By Rabe, Tish
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary
1 Professional review

Today at School : With Yesterday and Tomorrow

By Young, Jessica
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary
3 Professional reviews

Lola and the New School (Hola, Lola!)

By Novales, Keka
Fiction
Lower Elementary
2 Professional reviews

We Don'T Eat Our Classmates! (Penelope Rex)

By Higgins, Ryan T
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary
6 Professional reviews

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