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All Ages

27 Children’s & YA Books Written by Asian Authors

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrate with these children's and young adult books written by Asian authors.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Kids' Books on the Experiences of Asian American Immigrants

Share these stories on the complex, multi-layered experiences that millions of children and teens have when they journey from the East.

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Tween

A Balloon-Filled Celebration of Teachers

Chris Grabenstein, author of the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series, shares the heartwarming story of the teacher who helped him realize his future as a writer, making her the inspiration behind his latest book.

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Pre-K

Nosotros: On the Bond Between Mother and Child

Author Paloma Valdivia reflects on how nightly bedtime struggles with her son led to the unshakable bond between them.

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Tween
Teen

Learning the Value of a Dollar: Books To Teach Tweens and Teens Financial Literacy

These great books about money can help teach tweens, teens, and young adults how to properly manage their finances.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

9 Children’s Books to Help Raise Good Humans

If you want to teach your children about kindness, empathy, and making the world a better place, grabbing a good book is the best way to start.

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Growing Reader
Tween

11 Earth Science Books for Curious Kids

If you’re an educator with earth science standards to teach or have a budding geologist or meteorologist at home, you’ll want to check out these top earth science books for kids.

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Pre-K

Read It, Make It: Mother’s Day Books and a Craft

In honor of all those who mothered us, enjoy these stories that celebrate all kinds of mamas with a sweet paper flower poem craft.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

6 Great Librarian-Recommended Reads for Kids

In honor of National Library Week, check out the excellent books local librarians from across the nation recommend for young readers!

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Lost and Found Cat

Follow along with this true story of one Iraqi family's plight as refugees and the heartwarming kindness of strangers who helped reunite them with their beloved cat.