NEA's Read Across America
Celebrate a nation of diverse readers with our recommended books, authors, and teaching resources.
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Here’s What We’re Reading...
Click on a month below for our recommended books, plus suggestions for discussions and activities.
![August 2021 Read Across America](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/9780593306260%20%282%29.jpg?itok=gbqNpRB2)
August 2021
Spread Your Wings
![September 2021 Read Across America](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/Pahua%20and%20the%20Soul%20Stealer%20%282%29.jpg?itok=tMTlOt7E)
September 2021
Embrace New Beginnings
![October 2021 Read Across America](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/9781454934066%20%282%29.jpg?itok=qHSwaG0w)
October 2021
Create Change
![November 2021 Read Across promo](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/Elatsoe-FinalCover%20%282%29.jpg?itok=pll1L08j)
November 2021
Explore Ancestry and Identity
![December 2021 Read Across promo](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/9781250231352%20%282%29.jpg?itok=wGODwrIf)
December 2021
Lend a Hand
![January 2022 Read Across promo](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/a-sled-for-gabo-9781534445345_hr%20%282%29.jpg?itok=qsI_TxfG)
January 2022
Try Something New
![February 2022 Read Across promo](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/the-cost-of-knowing-9781534445451_hr%20%282%29.jpg?itok=jRrr8Z4f)
February 2022
Explore Families and History
![March 2022 Read Across promo](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/with-a-star-in-my-hand-9781534424944_hr%20%282%29.jpg?itok=KuBbQM7R)
March 2022
Play With Stories
![April 2022 Read Across Promo](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/FindingJunieKim%20hc%20c%20%282%29.jpg?itok=Me2IcyjN)
April 2022
Nurture a Sense of Belonging
![May 2022 Read Across promo](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/9781984814333%20%282%29.jpg?itok=A4JGjGBH)
May 2022
Build Together
![June 2022 Read Across promo](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/9780593111048%20%282%29.jpg?itok=nPIMemkv)
June 2022
Gain Perspective
![July 2022 Read Across promo](https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/styles/640x530/public/2021-07/9781419743559_s3%20%282%29.jpg?itok=Z5F97bl2)
July 2022
Determine Destiny
Celebrate a nation of diverse readers with our recommended books, authors, and teaching resources.