Lincolnshire, IL – October 29, 2025 – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for high-quality, proven literacy solutions, announces the launch of the 95 Readables™ nonfiction series for grades 2–5. Developed in partnership with Storyshares, this exciting expansion to the popular 95 Readables decodable chapter book collection was designed to integrate seamlessly with 95 Phonics Core Program® and other curricula based in the science of reading. These new nonfiction chapter books help students “read to learn” while continuing to “learn to read,” supporting both literacy growth and content-area knowledge through captivating science themes.
The 95 Readables nonfiction series combines research-based phonics instruction with engaging, science-focused informational texts written by Storyshares authors from around the world. Each grade-level set features age-appropriate chapter books centered on exciting science topics—from animal habitats to planets and stars—designed to spark curiosity and build cross-curricular knowledge. By blending literacy and content learning, 95 Readables helps students develop a love of reading while setting them up for success as learning becomes increasingly text-based across subjects.
“This series gives children an accessible way to explore challenging content,” says Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer of 95 Percent Group. “By building confidence through small, achievable steps, it prepares them to tackle more ‘grown up’ texts as they advance in grade levels.”
Chapters are directly aligned with weekly phonics and word study instruction, giving students opportunities to apply new skills in context while building reading confidence and fluency. Vivid photography and dynamic writing make complex concepts accessible, and the accompanying Teacher’s Guide provides vocabulary routines, reading comprehension questions, extension activities, and writing prompts to reinforce understanding.
“Our collaboration with 95 Percent Group has allowed us to combine our shared passion for meaningful, accessible storytelling with the proven power of structured literacy,” said Louise Baigelman, CEO of Storyshares. “The 95 Readables nonfiction series gives students a chance to see the world through the lens of science while reinforcing the critical reading skills they need to succeed.”
The 95 Readables nonfiction series is part of the complete 95 Readables line in the One95 Literacy Ecosystem™, which includes a fiction series for Tier 1 in grades 2–5 and Tier 2 in grades 6–8. 95 Percent Group’s suite of evidence-based solutions are designed to help educators put the science of reading into practice and help students become strong, confident, and enthusiastic readers. With content that engages students in learning about the natural world, and scaffolds literacy success, these new 95 Readables nonfiction titles invite students to explore, question, and grow—one chapter at a time.
About 95 Percent Group
95 Percent Group is an educational publishing company whose mission is to build on science to empower teachers with the knowledge, resources and support they need to develop strong readers. Using a structured-literacy approach, the company's One95 Literacy Ecosystem™ integrates proven resources and professional learning into one cohesive system across all tiers of instruction, delivering on the promise that, with evidence-aligned instruction, 95 percent or more of students can read. 95 Percent Group is also committed to advancing research, best practices and thought leadership on the science of reading more broadly. For more information, visit www.95percentgroup.com.
About Storyshares
Storyshares is a literacy organization focused on supporting older striving readers by creating books and resources specifically for them. The ever-growing Storyshares collection features content that is compelling and culturally relevant for students, teens, and adults, yet still readable at a range of developing reading levels—supported by surrounding training and resources for educators.
Storyshares generates new books by engaging deeply with a global community of writers, bringing together diverse and authentic voices to create representative stories for older readers. With more intriguing and approachable stories to choose from, readers of all ages are improving their skills, and discovering the joy of reading. For more information, visit www.storyshares.org.