Alphabet Publishing produces unique graded readers for English students, perfect for extensive reading. What makes them so special? Our readers are Story First, Language Second. Story First means high-interest stories with memorable characters, intriguing plot twists, and engaging themes. Stories good enough that students want to read them, despite language obstacles. Good stories come from creativity and imagination, not national curriculum or market research.

Our books are graded to make the language accessible, but in a way that doesn’t distort the grammar and vocabulary and present unnatural language. Instead we employ natural supports for words and structures that might give trouble. That way, students can read fluently without stopping to check a dictionary or grammar book.

Story First, Graded Readers are designed to be adaptable to a range of classrooms. So while we encourage extensive reading, we’ve put in supports appropriate to the content and the level of the book. Those might include introductory questions, comprehension or discussion questions, writing prompts, and more!

Sci-Fi Fantasy Readers

Bring science fiction and fantasy into the classroom! These genres allow readers to grapple with serious issues in a way that promotes the use of the imagination. Every book includes discussion questions, and ends with a prompt to continue the story.

Sci-Fi Fantasy Readers, Junior

Engaging stories graded to readability levels for primary school age children learning English as a second language. But they don’t feel like your typical school reading books because they’re written Story First, Language Second! Every book includes discussion questions, and ends with a prompt to continue the story.

World Folktales for All Ages

Cultural stories from some of the lesser-known corners of the world, such as Kazakhstan, Vanuatu, and the Romani people. Students of all ages love fairy tales and folklore, learning new stories and passing on wisdom of a culture. Each story includes ideas to research the target culture and ideas to retell the story or tell a related story from the students’ culture.

Picture Books

Picture books for the very youngest students! Beautiful, original art, linked to touching and inspirational stories and culturally important places!

History’s Mysteries (Coming Soon)

Fact-based stories about unsolved mysteries and open questions from the past! Students take a deep dive into the history, hear all sides of the issue, and the prevailing theories and controversies. Each book includes research, writing, and creative projects and is designed with images, charts, and maps to give context and bring the history alive!