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Writing About the Past and Stumbling Upon the Present: Adriana Mather on Reliving History

The more research I did for my books, the more I kept stumbling upon evidence that history repeats itself — a phrase I thought was nothing more than an overused cliché but found was a frightening reality.

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The Best Grown-Up Reads of October 2017

Celebrate the official start of sweater weather with one of this month’s great reads from authors old and new.

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The Best Children’s and YA Books of October 2017

October’s standouts for kids and teens include reimagined fairy tales, much-anticipated sequels, exciting debuts, and new reads from some favorite authors.

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15 Books About Siblings Getting Along (and Sometimes Not)

In a perfect world it would be all love and unity between siblings. In the real world, not so much. These kids' books are great for exploring all sides of the sibling dynamic.

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Critical Reading — Teaching Kids to Discern Real Information from Fake News

How can we give the next generation the skills to determine if something they read is true, false, or somewhere in between? These expert tips can help.

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12 Authors on the Banned Books They’ll Never Forget

To celebrate Banned Books Week, we asked authors to share the banned or challenged book that made a lasting impact on them as young people. Here are the books that have stayed with them through the years.

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An Introduction to Mike Lupica: Sports Stories and Life Lessons for Kids and Tweens

If you have a sports lover at home, Mike Lupica is an author to know. Here are some of Lupica's best kids' books for football, basketball, soccer, and baseball enthusiasts.

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A Love Letter to Bookshops

Bookshops are a gateway to another world. There is nothing like the tingle of expectation as you step over the threshold.

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14 New Children's and YA Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

From aspiring luchadoras to determined punk rockers to men and women whose contributions to history won’t soon be forgotten, these stories are great for sharing not only during Hispanic Heritage Month, but all year round.

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Grown-Up Reads

Moving Memoirs About Anxiety and Depression

Books can go a long way in reminding us that we're not alone. These memoirs offer real and insightful perspectives on struggles with anxiety and depression.