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Growing Reader

Simple Gestures to Spark Greater Compassion: Holly McGhee on Her Timely Story for Children

Come with Me is a story about spreading kindness and compassion in troubled times. Here, Holly M. McGhee shares the inspirations behind the timely tale.

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Grown-Up Reads

13 Books Everyone Will Be Talking About This Fall

Whether you’re looking to read some new literary fiction, sci-fi, nonfiction, thrillers, or anything in between, fall 2017 has it all.

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Tween

Cassie Beasley on Hidden Talents, Hard Work, and Tangling with Swamp Creatures

We were thrilled to chat with Cassie Beasley to get an inside look at the inspiration behind her highly anticipated new book, Tumble and Blue, hear what messages she hopes readers will take away from the story, and discover her quirky little talent.

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Growing Reader
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Teen

The Best Children’s and YA Books of September 2017

From a new tale from Mark Twain to timely words from our friends on Sesame Street to a wise wishtree, world-consuming video game, and more, there are tons of great new reads to savor this September.

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Just For Fun

#TFW You Realize You’re Raising a Little Book-Lover

From overflowing bookshelves at home to lugging your kid's books with you everywhere you go, you’ll surely relate to these everyday #TFW (that feeling when) moments if you're a parent to a voracious young reader.

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Teen

17 Must-Read YA Books of Fall 2017

With an abundance of new releases hitting the shelves, fall is a great time to be a YA reader. And this fall is shaping up to be one of the best for bookworms yet.

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Tween

19 Middle Grade Books Tweens Will Love in Fall 2017

Get tweens back into the reading groove this school year with these fresh and exciting new releases. Check out fall's best books for middle grade readers.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

25 of the Most Exciting Picture Books of Fall

Crisp autumn leaves deserve to be celebrated with the crisp new pages of amazing and beautiful picture books. Here are 25 of fall's standouts.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of September 2017

From literary fiction to political memoir to brand-new stories from fan-favorite authors, here are some of the most exciting books coming out this month.

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Baby & Toddler

14 Must-Have Books for 2-Year-Olds

In need of some go-to stories for your little one? We've rounded up 14 essential books for 2-year-olds, sure to be loved by kiddos and parents alike.