Book of the Week: The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat Set sail on an epic adventure with The Last Mapmaker! Follow Sai, a young apprentice mapmaker, as she embarks on a dangerous voyage filled with secrets, discovery, and the pursuit of truth. Christina Soontornvat deli...

Book of the Week: Lights by Brenna Thummler The heartfelt conclusion to the Sheets and Delicates series, Lights is a beautifully illustrated story about friendship, identity, and finding where you truly belong. Brenna Thummler once again delivers a touching and visually stunni...

At Bookworm Central, we believe that every school has its own unique essence, and our book fairs are designed to reflect just that. Dive into a world where literature meets your school’s individual spirit. Our book fairs don’t just provide books; they offer a tailored experien...

The Bookworm Central Teacher Wish List is a unique feature within our online bookstore, specifically designed to help teachers obtain the books and educational materials they need for their classrooms. This program allows teachers to create personalized wish lists of books and...

Discover BookConnect — Building community one book at a time! This literary experience leverages books and stories and invites K-12 students to quiet self-reflection and mindful group dialogue. Learn about BookConnect and see how you may integrate it into your classroom to pro...

Providing opportunities that facilitate easy access to best books is our mission. Our services, — book fairs, customized literacy programs, and the online bookstore platform — ensure that children regularly connect with best books so they may stay inspired to read, out of choi...

At Bookworm Central, we believe in empowering every student with the joy of reading. Our BookChoice Literacy Program offers free-choice books that cater to diverse interests and needs, ensuring equitable access to reading for all students. Discover how BookChoice can transform...

Whether it's our onsite book fairs, customized literacy programs, or our online platform for you to launch your own online bookstore, Bookworm Central has everything you need to support a thriving reading community. Explore our offerings and how we may help your school build a...

At Bookworm Central, we believe in the power of great literature to shape young minds and inspire a lifelong love for reading. Our curated book fairs and literacy programs are designed to bring the best books to children, helping them grow and thrive.

Our REDI program is designed to extend reading habits into the home, providing equitable access to books and fostering independent readers. With curated collections and support tools, we ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. Discover how REDI can make a difference...

Reading aloud introduces children to the joy of stories and the magic of words. It sparks their imagination and curiosity, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of reading. When children associate reading with warmth and affection, they are more likely to develop positive...

At Bookworm Central, we believe in the transformative power of literature. For over 30 years, our mission has been to connect high-quality books with children, nurturing a lifelong love for reading and learning. One of the most impactful ways we accomplish this is through our...

Fuel your imagination with our diverse selection of books. Get lost in captivating stories and unlock new worlds this summer. Visit our online bookstore today! Dive into a selection of books that have been carefully chosen by educators and experts. These titles not only align...

Book Bundles is a summer reading initiative offering children and families specially-selected titles, by grade level, so they may together prepare a unique and customized bundle of books to read, enjoy, and share over the summer months. We invite you to take a look at our book...

BookChoice is an online platform that is designed to address equity concerns related to easy access to books and reading materials for all children. Bookworm central online literacy supporting portal enables schools with a turn key, simple to coordinate solution which allows t...

A Bookworm Central Literacy-Focused Solution to counter Summer Slide for Grades K–8. Motivates students to keep reading over the summer months and limits the effects of summer slide on their ongoing learning. Your gateway to combating the summer slide, nurturing a passion for...

In this retelling of the classic story, Little Red lives in a village near the Great Wall, trains in kung fu, and must save her grandmother and village from a mighty dragon. An author's note discusses how this reimagining is influenced by Chinese mythology, symbolism, traditio...

Blue Bison tries his best to be patient in this humorous picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald. Blue Bison prides himself on always looking clean and neat. But he has a growing problem--his hair. With the barber shops and just about everyw...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" isn't just a tale of a boy winning a golden ticket to the most wondrous chocolate factory. It's a journey into a world of pure imagination, where moral lessons are as abundant as t...

Bookworm Central is excited to be at EBMA 2024 and we ready for a great conference. We are particularly excited about our one-on-one sessions with our publishing houses! Some quiet pictures before our rapid sessions with publishers…the stage is set for some great collaborative...

Bookworm's Bibliocitos is a monthly book subscription program designed to enhance children's Spanish home libraries, expand their knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language, deepen their appreciation for Spanish language books — both authentic and translated — and enc...

A school-wide, grade-wide, or classroom-wide literacy initiative providing students a chance to explore curated books and stories and to share their thoughts and understanding of the world around them with peers, teachers and family members.

It starts with a choice: What do I want to read? And since being empowered to choose their own books is a milestone opportunity to identify and express their own voice, kids also leave the Book Fair as bolder, prouder, and stronger individuals.

BookChoice is a school division-sponsored program that offers students the opportunity to choose book bundles of their choice. Gives school divisions an online platform to directly invest in keeping students motivated to read and learn for both pleasure and purpose. Establishe...

As the winter semester comes to an end, we wanted to share some photos from our recent book fairs in Liberty Elementary School, Vienna Elementary School, Oak View Elementary School, and Frost Middle School! Many book lovers found exciting winter reads at their specially curate...

Nothing like a few good boooooooks to get you in the mood for Halloweek! Today Bookworm is sharing two of our 2023 spooky season favorites. Monkey Don't Be Scared (ages 4-8) by Suzanne Lang and I Want to Eat Your Books (ages 3-6) by Krain Lefranc are the perfect Halloween read...

Sharing some memories from VAASL 2023! We here at Bookworm Central had an amazing time with all the incredible authors and conference attendees! Sending a huge thank you to everyone and counting down the days till the next one! ♥ #VAASL #booklovers #reading #bookworms Jarrett...

Dive into a program that promises success for every student. From leisure reading to expanding literary knowledge, REDI is the key! Join the movement! www.bookwormcentral.com

REDI offers access to a wide range of genres, introducing students to different cultures and experiences. Let's celebrate diversity in reading! Join the movement! www.bookwormcentral.com

We captured a special snapshot of Amina Luqman-Dawson, the brilliant author behind "Freewater and African Americans of Petersburg", alongside our very own Radhika Bajaj from Bookworm Central. Both holding copies of Amina's insightful work, their smiles radiate the shared joy a...