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Pre-K

4 Ways To Stress Less About Kindergarten Readiness

Here are four doable, productive ways to help your child prepare for kindergarten — and four things you can give yourself permission not to worry about.

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Teen

Nic Stone Shares Her Personal Struggles With Mental Illness

**Content warning: The following essay contains euphemistic mentions of depression and suicide. Please read with caution.** The first time I …

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

There’s a Little Golden Book for That

In over 75 years of publishing, Little Golden Books has covered everything from Disney to Droids to Dolly Parton.

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Teen

Asian-Inspired Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books for Teens

Explore new worlds and fantastic stories with these young adult books inspired by Asian mythology, folklore, and legends — all written by Asian authors.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Fun and Easy Printables for Teacher Appreciation Week

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Show your child's teacher how much they mean to you both with these sweet and simple printables.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Heartfelt and Humorous Book Gifts for Teachers

It takes a special person to be a teacher, and teachers deserve an extra special thank you at the end of the school year. Show your appreciation for the wonderful work they do with these bookish gifts.

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Baby & Toddler

The Best Summery Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

Pick up one of these board book favorites to while away those sunny days and introduce your littlest reader to all the joys summer has to offer.

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Growing Reader

The Funniest Books for Second and Third Grade Readers

From picture books to chapter books, these stories for second and third graders are guaranteed to elicit laughter!

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Tween

Modern Middle Grade Reads for Fans of Judy Blume

If you have a reader who loves Judy Blume, you’ll find similar middle grade books on this list to add to their reading stack.

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Tween

Creating Safe Spaces: Simple Strategies for Helping Every Kid Feel Welcome

These strategies can help create welcoming, non-judgmental spaces where kids feel validated and accepted for being exactly who they are.