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Just For Fun

The Special Place Laura Ingalls Wilder Holds in My Own Little House

Opening up Little House in the Big Woods to read aloud to my daughter was like reliving my childhood all over again — except this time I was the mom, watching someone else discover this world I loved.

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Tween

Bookshelf Must-Have: Flying Lessons & Other Stories

From basketball games to first crushes to female pirates and even Bigfoot, there's something for every middle grade reader in Flying Lessons & Other Stories, a short story collection that celebrates and honors what makes us unique.

How Do Penguins Play? by Diane Wuldrow, illustrated by David Walker
Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: How Do Penguins Play?

Your little animal lover will enjoy reading along with How Do Penguins Play?, a delightful Little Golden Book written by Diane Muldrow and illustrated by David Walker.

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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Celebrating Black Authors Past and Present

The Brown Bookshelf celebrates and shares the infinite stories Black creators have to tell. Here, five Brown Bookshelf team members reflect on favorite works from children's authors past and present.

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Tween

On Diversity in Kids’ Lit: A Chat with Ellen Oh About Flying Lessons & Other Stories

The cofounder of We Need Diverse Books talks about what it means for all kids to see diversity in kids' books.

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Tween
Teen

Raising Confident Tweens and Teens: Expert Tips To Help Your Kid Step Outside Their Comfort Zone

How can we thoughtfully nudge our children outside their comfort zones so they can build that confidence and resilience we want for them? Here are some tips that might help.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

Little Golden Books Turns 75! A Look Back at the Iconic Collection with Editor Diane Muldrow

As Little Golden books turns 75, we asked Editorial Director Diane Muldrow about the history of the treasured collection, the wonderful and unexpected characters that have graced its pages, and some of its best life lessons for readers of all ages.

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Just For Fun

12 Things All Bookworms Have Said at One Point or Another

You know you’re a bookworm if you’ve said one or more of these phrases… (Also, you just know.)

The Bear and the Nightingale, The Girl Before, and How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen
Grown-Up Reads

What to Read Now: Two Compelling Novels and a Go-To Parenting Book

Looking for advice? An escape? A bit of magic? Here are three fantastic books to read right now.

Sight Word Games, Activities, and Reading Ideas
Pre-K
Growing Reader

20 Sight Word Games, Activities, and Reading Ideas

Knowing sight words at a glance makes reading easier. Here you’ll find sight word games, apps, multi-sensory activities, and reading ideas.