Consortium Book Sales and Distribution will distribute book titles by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), effective November 3.
NAEYC, Washington, D.C., promotes "high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age eight, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research [and supports] all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children."
The association has published books for more than 80 years, focusing on research-based titles that support effective teaching and learning for children. Books include Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children Through Age 8; Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves; and Ethics and the Early Educator. It also publishes consumer-oriented research-to-practice books such as Making and Tinkering with STEM: Solving Design Challenges with Young Children and Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children's Thinking. Key forthcoming titles include Serious Fun: Guiding Play to Extend Children's Learning; Spotlight on Young Children: Advancing Equity and Embracing Diversity; The Essentials: Developmentally Appropriate Technology Practice in the Classroom; and Families + Educators Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children.
Julie Schaper, v-p, Ingram Publisher Services-Consortium, said that the association's "influential books for educators and parents serve a vital role in the early learning landscape, and complement our list of award-winning presses."