The Leaders Readers Network Read-Aloud Collection

Standards-Aligned. Science-of-Reading Informed. Classroom-Ready.

Empower every teacher to deliver high-impact read-alouds that build knowledge, language, and a love of reading. Our growing library pairs rich children’s literature with explicit, standards-aligned lesson guides that reflect the Science of Reading.

What You’ll Find

  • State Standards Alignment
    Each lesson clearly tags the targeted state standard(s) and grade-level expectations so teachers can search, plan, and document instruction with confidence. 

  • Science of Reading Foundations
    Every lesson incorporates the “Big 5” (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) and structured language components (syntax, morphology, background knowledge) appropriate to read-alouds—so students hear complex language, practice oral language, and grow vocabulary and understanding. New York State Education Department+1

  • Research-Based Instructional Practices
     Lessons are intentionally sequenced: activate and introduce content, build/deepen vocabulary and concepts, guide discussion to synthesize meaning, and differentiate practice/response—mirroring widely used, research-based strategies.

How it works

  1. Browse by Grade level or theme.
    Search by grade level or themes. Each title includes tags for genre, topics, and standards.

  2. Teach with a Ready-to-Use Read Aloud Lesson
    Our read-aloud lessons build students’ knowledge and language comprehension through rich, standards-connected texts and explicit vocabulary instruction rooted in the Science of Reading. Structured talk and oral language routines strengthen listening and comprehension skills, supporting decoding and overall literacy growth.

Let’s work together to create a long-term literacy solution

Email our team to learn how you can participate in our Literacy Fellowship model for rural school districts across Texas. Educator teams (grade levels from Pre-K-3rd) work together to implement the science of reading practices, coaching support, read-aloud lessons, service projects, and book giveaways during the school year.

Browse Our Read-Aloud Collection By Grade Level

Pre-K Library

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    • The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

    • All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold

    • Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems

    • I Am More Than by LeBron James

    • This is A School by John Schu

    • Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein

    • I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer

    • My New Friend is So Fun! by Mo Willems

    • Community Helpers: A Question and Answer Book by Workman Publishing

    • All Are Neighbors by Alexandra Penfold

    • Just Help! How to Build a Better World by Sonia Sotomayor

    • Night in the City by Julie Downing

    • Rocket Says Speak Up by Nathan Bryon

    • Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan

    • Digger, Dozer, Dumper by Hope Vestergaard

    • A Story About Colors and Heroes by Diana Murray

    • Curious About Zoo Vets by Gina Shaw

    • Amara’s Farm by JaNay Brown-Wood

    • Doctor Fairytale by Catherine Jacob

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Kindergarten Library

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1st Grade Library