Teachers can never have too many book choices for students to enjoy! This post showcases 11 children’s books written by celebrities for elementary classroom teachers.
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If you’ve spent any time on this site, you know I am always on the hunt for good read-alouds! Stories do more than just captivate students. Engaging children’s books can help:
- Build classroom community
- Teach important character traits
- Motivate students to read more
- Address uncomfortable topics
I could actually go on even more with this list! But all my teacher friends get the point already. We know the power of reading out loud to kids.
So I’m super excited to share each of these children’s books written by celebrities for elementary classroom teachers to enjoy!
Why Do Celebrities Write Children’s Books? đź’ˇ
Before we dive into our book list, let’s go ahead and address the elephant in the room.
Some literacy coaches, a few teachers, and a handful of children’s authors argue against using kids books written by celebrities in the classroom.
One of their reasons is “celebrities aren’t real authors and their books make it hard for authors who work hard writing children’s books.”
All throughout the school year, I encourage my students to write as much as possible. I even use the phrase “let your inner author out!”
I want my students to feel inspired and confident to be writers; so I push them to also read good writing–no matter who or what the author looks like!
Comic books, graphic novels, history books, how-to manuals for kids, magazines, newspapers, AND children’s books by celebrities live on my library shelf right beside other chapter books and read alouds.
The main goal is to get your kids reading and writing more. To keep them excited about learning creates a full classroom environment that’s positive. And if celebrities’ children’s books help achieve that goal–then go for it!
Ok–elephant addressed! Let’s see what these celebrities are writing about!
11 Children’s Books by Celebrities 🧸
Children’s books open up a world of imagination and help teach valuable lessons. Here are 11 celebrity children’s books for your classroom bookshelf.
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Stories About Chasing Your Dreams 🏆
Santiago Dreamer in Land Among the Stars
by Ricky Martin
Santiago learns if you stay focused on your goals, you can achieve anything.
Ages: 5 to 9
Length: 32 pages
Dream Big, Little Pig!
by Kristi Yamaguchi
Poppy the pig discovers the magical feeling that comes with believing in yourself and your dreams.
Ages: 4 to 8
Length: 34 pages
New York Times Bestseller
Out of the Ballpark
by Alex Rodriguez
Even after setbacks, a young boy proves that you can overcome anything you set your heart and mind to.
Ages: 5 to 8
Length: 32 pages
Stories About Belonging & Identity 🌟
Freckleface Strawberry
by Julianne Moore
Embrace what makes you different and unique — your differences make you beautiful.
Ages: 4 to 8
Length: 40 pages
Girls Hold Up This World
by Jada Pinkett Smith
All girls have the power and strength within them to make an impact on the world.
Ages: 5 to 7
Length: 40 pages
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Children’s
Stories About Family ❤️
Mario and Baby Gia
by Mario Lopez
Family is built on love, caring, and patience.
Ages: 3 to 5
Length: 32 pages
Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born
by Jamie Lee Curtis
Every family has a unique story, but each is a story of love.
Ages: 4 to 8
Length: 40 pages
Stories to Help with Learning đź§
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters
by Barack Obama
Every one of us has the potential to pursue our dreams and forge our own path.
Ages: 8 to 11
Length: 41 pages
Everything Is Mama
by Jimmy Fallon
Learning new words can be hard for infants, especially when everything is Mama to them.
Ages: 0 to 8
Length: 40 pages
New York Times Bestseller
Stories Just for Fun 🤩
River Rose and the Magical Lullaby
by Kelly Clarkson
Take a magical journey through a land of dreams and imagination.
Ages: 4 to 8
Length: 32 pages
New Your Times Bestseller
The Book with No Pictures
by B.J. Novak
A book with no pictures does not mean a book with no fun.
Ages: 8 to 11
Length: 48 pages
New York Times Bestseller
These celebrity children’s books can be a fun addition to your classroom library, read-aloud basket, or listening center. Whether you want a story about dreaming big, celebrating identity, understanding family, or simply making students laugh, this list gives you a few teacher-friendly options to explore. Choose the ones that best fit your students, your classroom conversations, and the message you want your read-aloud to leave behind.
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More Read Aloud Book Ideas đź“š
As you can see from the list of books written by celebrities, the reading levels stretch across all elementary school ages.
If you are looking for more book ideas for older kids, you’ll enjoy these posts:
- The 10 Best Novel Studies for 4th & 5th Grade Students
- Read Alouds for Upper Elementary Students
- Resources and Picture Books for Teaching About 9/11
- Books that Teach Figurative Language
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