Fall is my favorite season. There is just something about the changing leaves, the fall skies, the cooler weather, and the start of a new school year. The end of summer symbolizes a renewal, a chance to start fresh.

If you are wanting to start this school year off right by ensuring that your child is immersed in a literacy-rich environment at home, now’s the perfect time to add some books to your home library. Set a goal of reading with your children (or with yourself… because they are always watching and following your lead) for a few days each week. Plus, October is National Book Month. It celebrated by authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers from all over and is dedicated to acknowledging the joy and impact books can have on our lives.

Here are just a few of our fall favorites that you and your family can dig into this season: