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Navigating the Long and Winding Road: 9 Coming-of-Age Novels for Teens

These books address issues of sexual identity, race, appearance, and, of course, love. I hope they help the teens you love navigate this exciting, tumultuous time in their lives.

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Chic Lit: The Best Dressed Characters in Children’s Literature

The very best dressed characters aren’t the ones who bow to changing tides but the ones who stay constant in the squall. Here are the top ten in kids' lit.

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7 Books That Teach Kids About the Fluidity of Gender and the Importance of Acceptance

Read these books to your child to help them better understand gender identity and to teach them about love, acceptance, and the beauty of diversity.

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Read, Give, Grow! Books to Inspire Generosity in Your Young Reader

Milk + Bookies, a charitable organization that gets books into the hands of thousands of children who need them, share their favorite books to encourage young readers to give, share, and appreciate what they have.

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Making Magic Together: Craft and Creativity Books for the Whole Family

Summer is a time to create, play, and learn as a family. These creative and crafty books will help you do just that.

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JetBlue Is Taking Reading and Literacy to New Heights

Did you know that there is access to only 1 age-appropriate book for every 300 children in underserved communities? See how JetBlue is working to change that through their Soar with Reading program, and find out how you can help!

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Lies I’ve Told My Kid While Reading

Here are just a few of the lies I’ve told my beautiful, trusting daughter while we were reading together. (Don’t judge me.)

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Talking Art, Parties, and Foodie Fun with Peanut Butter & Cupcake Author Terry Border

Brightly sits down with Terry Border, the super cool author and illustrator behind Peanut Butter & Cupcake. And don't miss the sweet Cupcake activities for kids.

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If You Liked This Book, Try … A Summer Reading List Filled with Old and New Favorites

When it comes to summer reading selections, it's often helpful to get a comparison. Here are ten new books paired with ones you might have already enjoyed.

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Growing Reader

8 Ways To Help Kids Understand What They Read

Now that your child is a more independent reader, you can use these reading comprehension strategies to help them understand what they read.