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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of November 2018

This month's selection of new titles is sure to satisfy — and will leave you with far less guilt than that third slice of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving.

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Growing Reader
Tween

8 Authors on the Spooky Stories That Totally Freaked Them Out as Kids

To celebrate Halloween, we asked authors to share a book that left them totally spooked when they were young. From not-so-scary picture books to seriously chilling reads, these are the haunting stories that made a lasting impression.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Giraffe Problems Is a Picture Book That Hits on a Very Human Problem

Jory John and Lane Smith's new collaboration is funny, but it also shows kids that comparing ourselves to others is a trap, and that we are all fantastic the way we are.

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6 Middle Grade Books About Off-Beat Sports for Young Readers

Is your tween more into bowling than basketball? In Your Shoes author Donna Gephart suggests these novels about off-beat sports for tween readers who don’t enjoy playing traditional sports.

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Growing Reader

Beginning Reader Books To Keep on Your Library’s Shelves

With short sentence repetition and picture clues, these books are accessible for new readers and also have big shelf appeal for a range of ages.

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Tween

Setting a Spooky Scene: The Foggy Night and Fairy Tale That Inspired Small Spaces

Small Spaces draws not only from the scares of my beloved Goosebumps, the fairy tales I loved as a child, and the autumn atmosphere ... but also from the portal fantasy that I loved growing up.

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Tips & Advice

Helpful Ways to Support Your ADHD Child’s Reading Journey

Dr. Sharon Saline shares some important steps parents can take to help their ADHD child overcome challenges related to reading.

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Pre-K

6 Reasons to Love the Mrs. Peanuckle’s Alphabet Series

There’s a lot to love about the Mrs. Peanuckle’s Alphabet books. Here are six family-approved reasons why it’s a series worth “digging” into.

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Read Globally: Books to Introduce Kids and Teens to the History and Culture of Iran

We’ve gathered a few stories that we hope spark your interest in the people, history, fables, and food of Iran, as well as some contemporary narratives from Iranian authors.

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Tween

How to Get Kids to Read Nonfiction

With Common Core State Standards top of mind for many educators, nonfiction reading is now more important than ever for kids. Get tips on how to get kids excited about nonfiction.