Lit for Learning with Scholastic
“Lit” is short for “literature,” yes. It can also mean fun, cool, or exciting! And what happens when you put the two meanings together? You get Lit for Learning! Lit for Learning with Scholastic is a collection of exciting Scholastic titles for young readers, combining education and entertainment. Since Scholastic titles are now available on Hoopla instantly on their release date, you don’t have to wait to explore new releases. These eBooks, audiobooks, and graphic novels arrive on Hoopla the very same day they hit store shelves. But with Hoopla, the materials are free with your library card! We’re excited about Scholastic’s Lit for Learning Art titles, part of the STEAM collection on Hoopla.
What Does STEAM Stand For?
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Each topic helps prepare kids for future success.
Why Art in STEAM Matters
Art is just as vital as the other four topics or areas of study. Art encourages imagination, empathy, and new perspectives. From visual arts like painting and design to language arts, performing arts, media arts, and even architectural design, creativity strengthens how children learn about the world and how they put different elements together. Adding art to STEM not only fosters critical thinking but also encourages students to balance technical skills with artistic intuition.
Featured Titles on Hoopla to Get Lit for Learning
Explore Scholastic’s art-themed titles available on Hoopla—no wait, no holds!
Audiobook:
By Crockett Johnson and read by Bruce Bailey Johnson:
One night, Harold sets out on a moonlit walk with his oversized purple crayon. Along the way, he creates magical adventures—drawing forests, oceans, and even dragons. With plenty of surprises, this classic tale celebrates the limitless power of imagination and art.
eBook:
By Blue Balliet:
When a mysterious book brings Petra and Calder together, they quickly find themselves caught up in strange events and the disappearance of an expensive Vermeer painting. Suddenly, the two are at the heart of an international art scandal where everyone is a suspect. To solve the mystery, they must rely on intuition, problem-solving, and their knowledge of Vermeer to crack a case that even puzzles the FBI.
Graphic Novels:
By Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud:
A friendship-filled story about creativity and self-expression where kids discover the magic of making comics. Makayla, Howard, Lynda, and Art each bring their own struggles and strengths, from coming up with ideas to finding confidence in their drawings. Together, they form the Cartoonists Club, a place to explore imagination, learn comic-making, and share storytelling adventures.
Browse the full Lit for Learning STEAM Art collection on Hoopla to discover more titles that explore the importance and excitement of approaching topics with creativity.
There’s more where these came from…
Continue the Series
Don’t miss the earlier posts about our Lit for Learning STEAM series, including Engineering, Technology and Science. Create a well-rounded school year with fun choices for entertaining and educational books for kids.
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