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14 Must-Read Mystery Books for Tweens

If your young reader likes suspense, adventure, deciphering clues (and maybe a little snooping), these mystery chapter books are sure to be a hit.

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Picture Books That Celebrate BIPOC Dads

Enjoy these sweet books that celebrate the BIPOC fathers in your life. Because all fathers deserve to see themselves reflected in the books they read to their kids.

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7 STEM-Themed Books for Babies & Toddlers

These adorable board books can help the littlest of readers get familiar with the fascinating worlds of science, technology, engineering, and math.

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Utterly Bewitching YA Books Filled With Black Girl Magic

From mystical witches to futuristic warriors, these YA fantasy stories featuring Black female leads are genuinely spellbinding.

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Printables & Activities That Celebrate Black Love

Aimed at empowering little ones, building confidence, and celebrating Black Love, these activities all provide fun and easy opportunities to embrace all the ways that that make us unique.

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10 Books About the Human Body for Kids

What is a belly button for? What does a brain look like? These kids' books answer intriguing questions about the human body.

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Brightly Storytime: A Lullaby of Summer Things

Follow along as a little girl and her family return home after a perfect day at the beach in our latest Brightly Storytime read.

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Phonological Awareness: Why This Skill Set Is So Important for Young Readers

Teaching kids the sounds of spoken language is an important first step toward reading and writing. With these tips it’s easy to playfully develop these skills throughout your daily life.

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Growing Reader

A Blue Kind of Day Tackles Big Feelings and Empathetic Support

Expressive illustrations and simple, relatable language make this the perfect book to talk to kids about big feelings and model ways to support loved ones when they feel sad.

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Growing Reader

Dollars and Cents: 11 Picture Books About Money for Children

These titles offer many lessons about money, making them excellent resources for teaching kids about earning, saving, and spending.