Character education helps kids develop virtues and values. It has also been linked to higher achievement, improved decision-making skills, and more success in school, work and life.

Scientists have discovered there are 24 universal character strengths that we all have in varying degrees. Learning about them can help kids better use their strengths toward their goals, discover opportunities for growth, and improve relationships with others.

This website features book guides related to each of the universal strengths. Here are some ways you can use these guides:

• To casually discover new books related to your values

• To help foster self-awareness and understanding in your own family

• As a tool to help bring understanding to a group of mixed personalities

• As a monthly immersion guide, reading one book per day to explore a strength each month

• To supplement character-based curriculum or social emotional learning in your classroom or home