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Growing Reader

Creating Inclusive Communities Through Children’s Books

Alexandra Penfold, author of All Are Welcome, hopes to encourage inclusion and kindness by celebrating our beautiful, diverse world in her books.

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Tween
Teen

Banned & Challenged Books Every Tween and Teen Should Read

Ideas in books can ignite discovery, encourage empathy, and offer solace. With that in mind, here are 22 banned books worth reading for their ideas.

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Pre-K

How to Foster Belonging In Our Lives and Schools

When we open our lives and places to all kinds of people, it's an invitation to see the intrinsic value and worth in all of us and for everyone to find true belonging. Here are five ways we can foster belonging in our kids, homes, and communities.

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A Reading Rainbow: YA Novels That Explore Sexuality and Sexual Identity

These funny, moving, and powerful YA books reflect the experiences and struggles of teens exploring sexuality and sexual identity for the first time.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Ahoy, Matey! Here Be the Best Pirate Books for Kids

These arrgh-mazing picture books will have your whole family talking like a pirate, just in time for International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

3 Tips to Get Your Child Excited About Math

If the time comes when you or your child struggle with math, don’t dismiss it with the “I'm just not good at math” excuse. Be curious, let go, and make connections. You'll be amazed how it will help your child's skills and confidence blossom!

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Rosa’s Song

In the latest Brightly Storytime, readers will learn about the importance of community and how one act of kindness can be passed along to others.

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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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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.