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Growing Reader
Tween

12 Beautifully Illustrated Nonfiction Picture Books To Get Lost In

While picture books combine prose with visual storytelling, these nonfiction titles take that blend of narrative and art to the next level.

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Growing Reader

Girl Power! 7 Graphic Novel Series for 7-Year-Old Girls

Find age-appropriate themes and spunky female protagonists on this list of our favorite graphic novel series for 7-year-old girls.

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Tween

16 Classics That 8- to 12-Year-Olds Say Are Worth Reading Today

We went straight to the kids to find out what classic books have stood the test of time and continue to be beloved by tween readers today.

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Tween

Max Brooks Says Goodbye to Minecraft With The Village

Brightly sat down with Brooks to talk about the art of reaching reluctant readers, so that they, too, can reap the life lessons in books like his latest Minecraft story, The Village. 

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

4 Ways To Use Seek-and-Find Books To Build Early Literacy Skills

These books provide hours of entertainment while boosting a child's vocabulary, helping build language skills, and more!

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Baby & Toddler

13 Unique Board Books for Every Baby’s Bookshelf

These board books are sturdy enough to last more than one reading session and aren't too repetitive for the parents reading them.

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Teen

13 Outstanding Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Teen Boys Will Love

Spanning from speculative science fiction to epic fantasy, explore thrilling books sure to captivate teenage boys (and everyone else).

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Keeping Busy With Reese Witherspoon

We sat down with Reese to talk about her new children's book, teaching kids adaptability, and finding time to read as a busy parent.

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All Ages

Halloween Books & Activities for All Ages

From festive books to frighteningly fun activities, there are so many ways to make this spooky holiday a blast for the whole family.

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Growing Reader
Tween

19 Chapter Books With Free Printable Activities

Keep your young reader occupied, entertained, and engaged with reading with these exciting chapter book series and free printable activities.