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Tween
Teen

Banned & Challenged Books Every Tween and Teen Should Read

Ideas in books can ignite discovery, encourage empathy, and offer solace. With that in mind, here are 25 banned books worth reading for their ideas.

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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

We Remember: Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About 9/11

Reading and understanding have always been necessary to heal the wounds of division and violence. And so, with hope, we bring the next generation with us to the bookshelf.

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Teen

Books Like The Hunger Games: 16 More Enthralling Young Adult Series

After you've devoured the Divergent and The Hunger Games series, what comes next? These thrilling YA books can capture any teen reader's imagination.

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Teen

Must-Read New YA Books To Obsess Over in Fall 2026

This fall’s YA releases offer plenty to choose from — exciting debuts, adventure, fantasy, thrillers, coming-of-age stories, and more.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

New Picture Books Coming Fall 2026

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

12 Delightful Children's Books That Celebrate the Joy of Reading

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

10 Years of Read-Aloud Magic: The Top 10 Brightly Storytime Videos of the Last Decade

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

The Best New Kids’ & YA Books To Read Right Now

If your family need some suggestions for reading material, look no further than these exciting new kids' and YA books!

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Tween
Teen

Books To Buy When Puberty Is ‘Nigh — for You and Your Kid

These books will help you and your tween muddle through puberty armed with facts, funny anecdotes, and reassurance.

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Tween

20 Middle Grade Series So Engrossing Tweens Can’t Put Them Down

Well-written, fun, and unputdownable series like these will keep 9- to 12-year-old kids passionately reading.