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Growing Reader
Tween

Make ‘Em Laugh: 13 Classic Comedies for Middle Graders

Each of these comic novels is a solid dose of good medicine -- not only in a big-picture kind of way, but also as a remedy for reluctant readers.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Rise Up! 15 Picture Book Biographies About Prominent Change-Makers

These picture books show that there is no age requirement to have a powerful impact on creating a more equitable world.

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Growing Reader
Tween

13 Middle Grade Books for Young Inventors

Here are some fantastic books to keep your kid inventor’s hands and brains busy while they dream up new ideas.

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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

We Remember: Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About 9/11

Reading and understanding have always been necessary to heal the wounds of division and violence. And so, with hope, we bring the next generation with us to the bookshelf.

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Baby & Toddler

13 Books To Help You Bond With Your Baby

Cuddle up with your baby or toddler, and enjoy some of these love-filled board book favorites.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Everyone Belongs

Read along as Ms. Linda shares this encouraging book that shows how life is brighter when we give every person a chance to shine!

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Tips & Advice

Real Men Read: Raising Boys Who Love to Read

What’s the best way to inspire the next generation of male readers? Male reading role models. Get tips on the best ways to encourage boys to become readers.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Read It, Make It: Books and a Craft for Ocean Lovers

Young readers can learn all about the oceans and how to care for them with these books and this family-friendly craft.

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Tips & Advice

Working Social-Emotional Learning Into Everyday Classroom Life

Teachers don’t often have extra time during the day to fit in social-emotional activities. Use these tips to incorporate SEL into everyday classroom life.

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Growing Reader

22 Excellent Early Chapter Books With Diverse Protagonists

From fun and hilarious to profound and inspirational, your kids will have a blast reading these diverse early chapter books.