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Tween

20 Books for Middle Schoolers

Here are 20 books for kids — ranging from funny to sad to dramatic — that accurately portray the ups and downs of middle school life, and how to survive it.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Wonderful Picture Books That Celebrate Grandparents

The special relationship between a child and their grandparent is worth celebrating. These picture books make wonderful gifts that both grandparents and children will love for years to come.

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Growing Reader

Magical Chapter Books to Introduce 6- to 8-Year-Olds to Fantasy

With smaller page counts, simpler plots, larger text, and illustrations on almost every page, these early chapter books are an excellent way to introduce your child to the wild and magic world of fantasy novels!

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Growing Reader

7 Binge-Worthy Audiobook Series for 7-Year-Olds

Listening to an audiobook series builds a love for storytelling, strengthens attentive listening skills, and builds pronunciation confidence. Check out these audiobook bundles perfect for your seven-year-old!

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Teen

Must-Read YA Books To Obsess Over in Fall 2024

This fall’s YA releases offer plenty to choose from — exciting debuts, adventure, fantasy, thrillers, coming-of-age stories, and more.

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Growing Reader
Tween

New Middle Grade & Chapter Books Kids Will Love in Fall 2024

A new season means new books are coming out! Here are some terrific middle grade and chapter books releasing this fall that you won’t want to miss!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Most Exciting Picture Books Coming Fall 2024

With the changing of the seasons comes cooler temperatures and new books to read! Here are the must-read picture books coming this fall.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

How to Use Decodable Books to Support Readers at Home

Just like we teach tricks for making shoelaces into “bunny ears” or give kids training wheels, we can intentionally adjust the job of reading to help kids practice and improve. Decodable books are an excellent tool for this!

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Teen

12 Diverse YA Romance Novels To Swoon Over

These swoony romance stories feature diverse characters and a fresh blend of love and culture, bringing a sense of realism to the genre.

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Tween

It’s Complicated: 11 Books for Tween Girls

Not only do these 11 books give tween girls something to relate to, they also give parents an inside look at what their kids are experiencing.