The goal of literacy instruction for pre-K-3rd grade high-potential students is to provide a rigorous yet age appropriate view of learning to read and reading to learn. The implementation of 21st century skills in instruction requires new types of literacy instruction in addition to traditional practices. Using children’s literature as a foundation for best practice instruction, the presenter will share myriad children’s books and Internet resources that promote 21st century skill development. Participants receive a bibliography of print resources and online sites to explore for use in early childhood reading programs for high-ability students.