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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.

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Tween

How To Help Your Kids Make New Friends

Author Jennie Allen shares her tried-and-true tips that kids can use to make new friends, combat loneliness, and gain confidence.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Very Best of Oliver Jeffers

Sweet, thought-provoking, and funny, Oliver Jeffers’ stories will grab hold of you whether you’re five or 95. If you’re new to the Jeffers-verse, buckle up! These books will make you a lifelong fan.

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Tween

Libros En Español: Top Picks for Middle Grade Readers in Spanish

From tales of friendship to epic quests, this collection offers endless opportunities for tween readers to explore, imagine, and grow.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Perfectly Imperfect: Children’s Books About Overcoming Perfectionism

Remind kids that life is messy and wildly imperfect with these books that embrace making mistakes and imperfections.

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All Ages

The Best New Children’s & YA Books of August

Here are heartfelt picture books, adventurous middle grade novels, and breathtaking young adult stories to whisk you and your kids away on one last adventure before summer ends.