So many FREE resources from publishers!

Many publishers, both big and small, are posting educational content for FREE using social media AND on their websites. Check to see if the publisher of your favorite book is on the list!

Click HERE for a complete list of publishers, authors, and illustrators sharing resources.

HarperCollins Children’s Books is sharing daily story times, learning materials, and activities with readers via social media channels for different age groups. HarperKids is on Instagram for little readers, the YouTube channel Shelf Stuff is for middle grade readers, the Epic Reads Twitter feed is for teens, and HarperStacks—also on Twitter—has resources for educators, parents, and caregivers.

Simon & Schuster has many resources available on social media and for download on its website. There is an online hub for educators, booksellers, and librarians called The Book Pantry. In addition, Simon & Schuster authors are taking to social media to share readings and drawing lessons. Debbie Ridpath Ohi is teaching art lessons while fellow author Aaron Reynolds has started “The Aaron Reynolds Stay-At-Home Show,” both on YouTube.

HMH Books for Young Readers is creating free activity guides, coloring pages, and videos by authors and illustrators—including Kwame Alexander, Chloe Bristol, Lois Lowry, Lori Mortenson, and Kim Smith—which are e-mailed each week to support families and educators. Along with the e-newsletter, the HMH Books for Young Readers Resource Library contains free downloads and content.

DK’s new Stay Home Hub is a dedicated website that includes activity packs and coloring sheets for children. In addition, DK is encouraging children and educators to turn to DKfindout!.com, an encyclopedic platform where children, parents, and educators can explore subjects in-depth and use them for online classes.

Above are just a few of the publishers participating. Click HERE for a complete list of publishers, authors, and illustrators sharing resources. This list, curated by Publisher's Weekly, is updated frequently so make sure to check back.