As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to update your classroom library with the best books of 2023. Just imagine how excited your students will be when they are greeted with fresh and exciting titles after winter break.

New books are a great way to reignite a love of reading in your students and ease them back into learning after a break from the classroom. A fresh mix in your classroom library will introduce your students to new genres, share diverse stories, spark new interests, and expand their imagination. 

With so many great titles to choose from, we’ve compiled a list of the best books of 2023 that deserve a spot on your shelves. From captivating graphic novels to charming picture books, this jam-packed list will make the perfect additions to your classroom library. 

For example, Lovely Day is a beautiful picture book that brings the classic song to life for little readers with its timeless message of positivity through its bright and cheerful lyrics and eye-catching illustrations. 

Meanwhile, the early chapter book Rainbow Days #2: The Gold Bowl is perfect for readers who are ready to graduate to more challenging titles. It's Coco's birthday, and Zoya wants to give her best friend the perfect gift. But when nothing seems to be the right fit, Zoya suddenly gets a great idea for her puppy's birthday gift, something that's handmade with love just for her. 

Older readers will be enthralled by Dog Man #11: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea, where they rejoin the titular canine hero and his sidekick, Cat Kid, as they try to defeat the evil Piggy and his new band of villains. 

Shop the best books of 2023 below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store.