Last Updated on August 18, 2025
We know teachers love using Listenwise Collections—and we’ve significantly expanded our library just in time for the new school year!
Our latest update adds over 80 new collections to Listenwise. We’ve also made it easier than ever to discover content with collections clearly organized by theme and topic, saving you valuable planning time. Plus, we’ve added stories published since the original launch and refreshed older gems that deserve the spotlight.
Read on to see the latest updates to Listenwise Collections and preview the stories your students will love.
What’s New
- 15+ new Collections each in Science, Social Studies, and ELA—curated for different grade levels.
- More focus: broad topical Collections have been split into smaller, more specific ones. For example, our SEL collections have been expanded into over six different collections organized by grade level.
- Curated updates: recent and classic stories added to existing Collections.
A Few New Collections Highlights
Science
Bring big scientific ideas to life with engaging stories that spark curiosity and connect classroom concepts to the real world.
Elementary: Space Exploration, Animals & Us, Human Body
Middle: Taking Climate Action, AI in Our World, Teen Health
High: Meeting Environmental Challenges, Genetics & Bioethics, Infectious Disease
Social Studies
Explore people, places, and pivotal moments in history while helping students build empathy, civic awareness, and critical thinking.
Elementary: Understanding Emotions, Activism, Inventions & Innovations
Middle: Building Relationships, Money & the Economy, Ancient Greece & Rome
High: Westward Expansion, Citizenship & Voting Rights, Vietnam War
ELA
Inspire a love of reading and storytelling with collections that highlight diverse voices, powerful themes, and rich literary craft.
Elementary: Myths, Fables & Folktales, Comics & Graphic Novels, Author’s Craft: Picture Books
Middle: Inspiring Poems, Exploring Language, Historical Fiction
High: Environmental Narratives, Media Literacy in the Digital Age, Seeking Social Change
Check out what’s new in our Collections and save time with ready-to-use resources across subjects. And if you’re supporting English learners, our ELD Collections are here for you too!
