An open door to school-level reading

JoyShelf brings school-level books together in one place you can open online, so reading for class can also feel like reading for pleasure.

JoyShelf started from a simple observation: many students meet books mainly as assignments, with little room to simply enjoy a story. This site gathers school-level reading in a format students can open online.

We want reading to feel calm rather than stressful. Books should meet students where they are, so each reader can start a title that fits and take it one page at a time.

Titles are chosen for school-age readers, so the reading level feels within reach.

A quiet reading space keeps attention on words, ideas, and story rather than on the software.

A companion to school curricula and classroom libraries, for students, families, and educators.

School days leave little space for a story of your own. JoyShelf keeps that space open, one page at a time.