Young Readers Program

REACHING THE NEXT GENERATION

Growing Young Readership

We’re expanding our presence among the eighteen- to twenty-four-year-old audience, making steady progress toward our outreach goals.

Commitment to Youth Engagement

Attracting more young readers has been a top priority, and we’re proud of the strides we’ve made. We also feature a list of the best books (Birth -12) to set a strong foundation for your child's future.

Conservative College Recommendations

The American Spectator shares its top conservative college picks for those seeking alternatives to liberal-leaning campuses.

Annual Publication Goal

Our list of top conservative colleges will be published every year as a trusted resource for students and parents.

TOP CONSERVATIVE COLLEGES

For students and parents seeking an alternative to today’s liberal-leaning campuses, The American Spectator highlights colleges that uphold conservative values, faith, and academic rigor. Some of our highly recommended institutions include:

College Name Location Highly Recommended
Asbury UniversityWilmore, Kentucky
Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, Florida
Baylor UniversityWaco, Texas
Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont, North Carolina
Benedictine CollegeAtchison, Kansas
Brigham Young University–ProvoProvo, Utah
Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
Cedarville UniversityCedarville, Ohio
College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, Missouri
Concordia University, NebraskaSeward, Nebraska
Franciscan University of SteubenvilleSteubenville, Ohio
Grove City CollegeGrove City, Pennsylvania
Harding UniversitySearcy, Arkansas
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, Michigan
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, Virginia
Patrick Henry CollegePurcellville, Virginia
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, California
Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, Virginia
Samford UniversityHomewood, Alabama
Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, Texas
Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA & Northfield, MA
University of DallasIrving, Texas
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, Indiana
University of St. Thomas (Texas)Houston, Texas
Wyoming Catholic CollegeLander, Wyoming
Yeshiva UniversityNew York, New York

CHILDREN'S BOOK LIST

The American Spectator has compiled its first annual Children’s Book List, a guide to timeless stories that nurture imagination, moral character, and a love of reading. From picture books for the youngest readers to classics for teens, this collection offers trusted recommendations for every stage of childhood.

STUDENT SUBSCRIPTION

Get full access to The American Spectator at a discounted rate designed for students. Stay informed, sharpen your perspective, and engage with conservative ideas that challenge the mainstream. Whether you’re on campus or starting your career, a student subscription keeps you connected to the conversations that matter.

SHAPING CAREERS

We continue to augment our share of the eighteen- to twenty-four-year-old market. Increasing our readership among the young has been an important goal of ours, and we are proud and excited to have made so much progress.  Many of our interns/writers have gone on to impressive careers in the State Department, Department of Defense, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Examiner, and the Detroit News.