Many Voices
Literature Series

Superb literature anthologies give readers a new perspective of their world

Featuring challenging, relevant contemporary literature that fits the curriculum, these anthologies make literature more meaningful and enjoyable for students and teachers alike.

Each anthology features a special literary focus and an extensive Teacher Guide with prereading activities, writing prompts, author information, vocabulary, unit quizzes and essay questions, research topics, and much more.

British Literature: Traditions and Change
Grades 9-12
Special Focus: Critical Thinking and Connections Among Texts

Make British literature accessible and relevant for your students! This engaging anthology presents British literature chronologically from the mid-400s through present day. Students are immersed in fine literature and use critical thinking strategies to approach a wide variety of genres comparatively and critically—learning to read deeply, think creatively, and write meaningfully.

Themes: An Introduction to Literature
Grades 6–8
Special Focus: Vocabulary and Reading Skills

A thought-provoking collection of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama that builds a strong foundation for the study of literature.

A Multicultural Reader
Collection One—Grades 6–8
Collection Two—Grades 9–12
Special Focus: Making Cultural Connections

Two thematic collections of contemporary multicultural literature blend the uniqueness and commonalities of all cultures. As students think, speak, and write about the effects of cultural heritage, they begin to understand and appreciate cultural heritage.

Snapshots: Literature for Young Adults
Grades 6–8
Special Focus: Active Reading Strategies

Thought-provoking selections deal with contemporary issues relevant to today’s teenagers in selections in a wide variety of genres by the very best authors writing for young adults.

Pathways: Literature for Readers and Writers
Grades 6–8
Special Focus: Writing

An impressive collection of classic and contemporary literature provides students with a powerful blend of fiction, nonfiction poetry, drama, and specific genre studies that they can draw upon as inspiration for discussion and for writing.

Reading the World:
Contemporary Literature from Around the Globe
Grades 9–12
Special Focus: Research

This text blends literary, social, and geopolitical traditions with the voices of critically acclaimed writers from around the world, including many Nobel laureates.

The American Tradition:
Short Stories from 1800 to 1920
Grades 9–12
Special Focus: Literary Elements & Writing About Literature

Explore the roots of American literature with this anthology of classic short fiction that explores seven Master Writers with extended biographies and multiple selections, allowing for an in-depth analysis of their work

American Short Stories: 1920 to the Present
Grades 9–12
Special Focus: Author's Style

Appropriate for AP English, this challenging collection of important American short stories since 1920 provides insight into how an author’s writing style affects a reader’s interpretation.

Poetry in Three Dimensions:
Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking Through Poetry
Grades 5–9

These workbooks reflect the wide span of ability levels, interest levels, and cultural identities in today’s schools. Carefully selected classic and contemporary poems are organized into themes that appeal to middle school students’ interests as well as their struggles with self identity and relationships.

Poetry in Six Dimensions 20th Century Voices
Grades 9–12

An outstanding collection of 200 poems exploring universal themes from diverse perspectives