Growing Reader
Tween
18 Boredom-Busting Activity Books for Kids
Activity books are a perfect screen-free alternative to video games — and they make fantastic gifts. From picture puzzles to science experiments, these hands-on books will keep your kids busy for hours on end.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Early Literacy Activities for Kids on the Go
Tackling your to-do list with kids in tow can be challenging, but it’s helpful to remember that organic learning can happen anywhere.
Tween
Teen
When Precocious Readers Want Mature Books: It’s Your Call, Parents
We spoke with several parents about how they draw the line when letting their tweens and teens read mature content with adult themes.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Finding Sunshine on Rainy Days With Kevin and Danielle Jonas
The power couple delves into the inspiration behind their new picture book, strategies for helping their kids handle disappointment, and their favorite family activities on rainy days.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Books to Help Kids Handle Uncomfortable Emotions
These picture books and chapter books are great tools for helping kids connect with and accept all kinds of emotions — even uncomfortable ones like anger, worry, and grief.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Back to School Books & Resource Reads for Parents
Get set for the new school year! Find age-specific reads and helpful insights to prepare kids and parents for the year ahead.
Tween
Teen
Meet Nic Stone: A Primer on the Powerhouse Author
Young adult mentor and bestselling author, Nic Stone’s books expertly tackle controversial topics like racism, mental health, gender roles, and teenage sexuality. This primer is your guide to all her must-read books.
Tween
Teen
The Power of Poetry To Break Down Ableist Beliefs
When Jasminne Mendez's chronic illness felt overwhelming and scary, poetry helped her to overcome her biased beliefs around her disability in three key ways.
Tween
13 Kid-Recommended Books Guaranteed To Make 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders Laugh
To find out which books are guaranteed to have your middle-grade reader in stitches, we went straight to the source. Here are 13 books kids say crack them up.
Baby & Toddler
Read the Rainbow: 9 Illuminating Color Books for Babies
Learning their colors is one of the earlier skills toddlers can pick up, and there are opportunities to practice all around.