Reading and Literacy Programs

Children's Books

Discover the Office of Archives and History's growing collection of North Carolina books geared for young readers.

Plott's Tales and Trails

"Plott’s Tales and Trails: Aventuras con Carolina" is a heartwarming new book that is designed for 1st – 5th grade multilingual learners. The story follows these two new friends as they journey across North Carolina to learn about science, natural resources, history, and each other!

NC Kids' Exploration Journals

These journals are designed to help youth get offline and explore, observe, and reflect on their communities and natural surroundings.

Poetry Out Loud

Poetry Out Loud is a national program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation that encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. The N.C. Arts Council and Children's Theatre of Charlotte host of North Carolina's Poetry Out Loud state competition.