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Teen

5 Genius Audiobooks for Proudly Geeky Teens

If you have a fanboy or fangirl at home who'd love listening to something smart and cool, here are five awesome audiobooks definitely worth their attention.

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Meet the Illustrator: Hannah Harrison

In today's Meet the Illustrator feature we chat with Hannah Harrison, award-winning author and illustrator of Extraordinary Jane and the brand-new (and super adorable) book, Friends Stick Together.

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Growing Reader
Tween
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Magical Thinking: Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Fables from Around the World

For all of you who still wish, on occasion, for a magic wand, a noble quest, or a royal crown, here are a few family faves beyond Grimm, all with an international flair.

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Tween

If Your Kid Loved From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, They’ll Love These 5 Other Art History Mysteries

Spice up a family trip to the museum with an art history mystery! Here are five superb examples for middle-grade readers to savor.

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Tween

How to Get Tweens Writing This Summer

From the right supplies to our downloadable writing prompts, here are some creative strategies to encourage your child's writing.

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Grown-Up Reads

Summer Lovin’: 8 Steamy Books for the Hot Days Ahead

From the scandalous to the dangerous, from the quiet to the true, there is something to fill your every desire in this list of summer-ready romantic reads.

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Tween
Teen

Judy Blume Forever: The Perfect Blume Book at Every Age

If you or your children haven’t yet discovered the magic of Judy Blume's timeless stories, we’ve made it easy for you with our “Best of Blume” list.

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Tween

6 Fantastic Kids Books by Authors Who Usually Write for Adults

Here are six excellent children’s books – written for kids of various ages – that all come from authors best known for their grown-up offerings.

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Just For Fun

8 Ways to Upcycle Your Old Books Into Cute Crafts and Gifts

Here are some great craft projects to try your hand at if you’ve got a stack of old books begging to be turned into something new and beautiful!

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Tween

5 Middle Grade Series You’ve Gotta Read (With or Without Your Kid)

I love reading middle grade books. They’re so darn good, and smart, and clever, and many have strong female characters. Here are five series you'll love.