Nonfiction allows readers to explore the world around them and how it works. There are stories of heroic animals, the tenuous survival of unusual animals, medical treatment in the middle ages and more available. Bitter enemies become friends and barriers are broken. Stunning photographs transport children to different places around the globe.

Passport Nonfiction is a year long celebration of children’s nonfiction launching in January 2012. At Passport Nonfiction, you’ll find reading calendars that can be used for student challenges, book displays and more. In the year ahead we’ll share ways to highlight nonfiction, teaching ideas and other resources. We hope you’ll make nonfiction part of your 2012 reading life!