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Teen

8 YA Series Worth Binge-Reading Before Their Big Finales

Whether you’re already reading one of these series or looking for something fresh to devour, now is a great time to catch up on these YA sagas — in advance of their gripping final pages.

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Tween

Chris Grabenstein and Russell Ginns Make the Case for Puzzle-Filled Kids’ Books

These two fantastic authors know a lot about books that pull tweens into the action and keep them guessing right until the very end.

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Tips & Advice

The Power of the Right Book To Let Our Kids Know We See Them

This is what I can tell you as an author and as a mom: discovering one’s presence in books like my son did is what makes kids feel like they EXIST.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Kobi Yamada on Embracing Our Ideas and the Chances That Come Our Way

We spoke with Kobi Yamada ahead of the release of What Do You Do With a Chance? and his insights were as inspiring as his books.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

9 Valentines to the Books My Family Will Always Love

These are some of the books that remind me of times in my sons’ lives and call up specific memories I don’t want to forget. For that, each deserves a short appreciation — in the form of a love poem.

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Teen

The Books I Fell in Love with as an Awkward Immigrant Teenager

I couldn’t leave the country without a green card, but at least I could lie in bed, open a book, and escape into someone else’s miserable life. These titles resonated with me at that age and remain some of my favorites.

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Grown-Up Reads

How Losing Ourselves in Stories Can Help Us Find Our Greater Truths

Rhiannon Navin wasn’t planning on featuring a beloved kids’ book series in Only Child, her novel about a boy coping with trauma. Yet, the more she progressed, the more it made sense.

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Tween

6 Fascinating Things You Might Not Know About Laura Ingalls Wilder

Even if you are a fan like myself, you probably live with a number of misconceptions about Laura Ingalls Wilder. Here are six things you might not know about her life.

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Baby & Toddler

Bookshelf Must-Have: Open the Garage Door

This sturdy lift-the-flap book is full of exciting surprises and fun vehicles that will keep your baby or toddler delighted each and every reading.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

The Best Children’s and YA Books of February 2018

From stories about inspiring trailblazers to timely tales of inclusion and compassion, there’s plenty of great new books to keep young readers feeling warm on the inside this month.