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Book Nook Inspiration
Just For Fun

Design Ideas for a Cozy Book Nook

Want to create a special space for your little bookworm? We've partnered with The Land of Nod to give you some ideas for designing a comfy, cozy book nook.

Why You Should Be Reading Adam Rex
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Growing Reader
Tween

Why You Should Be Reading Adam Rex, Author Behind Movie “Home”

If you're curious why Hollywood is suddenly paying attention to Adam Rex, here’s a quick introduction to some of his best works for kids and tweens.

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Tips & Advice

On the Meanings of Dragons

Dragons aren’t merely obstacles to our heroism. Dragons are -- to my great delight -- far more complicated than that.

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Teen

10 YA Books Not to Be Missed in 2015

Ever since Young Adult exploded as a genre, the anticipation for each year’s big book releases is huge. Here are 2015's must-read YA novels.

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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Read the Book First: Your Guide to 2015’s Kid Lit-Inspired Movies

We've assembled this quick guide to the major kid lit-inspired movies that will be hitting the multiplex this year and the great books they’re based on.

How to Read Graphic Novels
Growing Reader

Graphic Language: How to Read Comic Books with Your Kid

Comic books can make for great reading material for kids — if you can figure out how you're supposed to actually read them. These tips will get you started.

Secret-Book
Just For Fun

How to Make a Secret Message Book

Sure you can use invisible ink, but it's much more fun and creative to communicate with others by making this DIY secret-message book.

The Literary Ladies I Want Sitting at My Table
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Grown-Up Reads

Dinner for 6: The Literary Ladies I Want Sitting at My Table

If authors are really just people we'd like to spend time with, we have a pretty good proxy for the ultimate dinner party. Here's who's on the invite list.

Accordion-Book
Just For Fun

How to Make an Accordion Book

DIY accordion books make for great displays! Children can fill the pages with funny cartoons, fun drawings, or even paste in photos of friends and family.

Origami-Book
Just For Fun

How to Make an Origami Book

These DIY mini origami books are super adorable and even easier to make. Here’s how to create your own!