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Tween

Hauntingly Good Ghost Stories for 9- to 12-Year-Olds

These middle grade novels feature ghosts, creepy dolls, and strange worlds, providing scares at every level, from mild (and even funny) to tense and gripping.

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All Ages

The Best New Children’s & YA Books of October

Find exciting new picture books from beloved children’s authors, fun and interesting stories for middle readers, and heartfelt YA to obsess over.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

Not-So-Scary Picture Books for Halloween

These festive picture books are a surefire way to get your children into the Halloween spirit without giving them nightmares.

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Growing Reader

You Can Do It! Children’s Books That Promote a Growth Mindset

These books featuring characters who showcase a growth mindset can help kids see challenges and mistakes as opportunities to grow.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Books To Help Children With Grief and Loss

As parents, we often struggle to support our children through their grief. Reading and discussing picture books on grief and loss can help.

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Teen

Chilling YA Audiobooks That Explore Dark Academia

From a mystery set at a magical HBCU to a supernatural haunting at a boarding school, here are some spine-tingling, dark academia audiobook listens!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

10 Books About Football for Young Readers

If you have a football-obsessed kid at home, there’s no better way to encourage them to read than introducing them to a few books about the sport they love.

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Teen

9 Heart-Pounding YA Thrillers To Read This Fall

Keep the lights on! From paranormal thrillers to murder mysteries, here are nine new YA thrillers that will keep you reading late into the night.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

6 Ways To Celebrate Banned Books Week

In 2022, 2,571 book titles were challenged. Now more than ever, it’s essential to talk to kids about the right to read — and let them read banned books!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Libros En Español: Empowering Stories of Hispanic Women for Kids in Spanish

These children's books in Spanish introduce kids to trailblazing Hispanic women who have defied stereotypes and shattered barriers