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Tween

13 Page-Turning Series That Middle Grade Readers Love

If you want your child to read more, a tried and true strategy is to get them hooked on a great series. These kid-approved options are highly engrossing according to young readers.

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All Ages

How To Ditch the Comparison Trap and Live in the Moment

The comparison trap in motherhood can make you feel like you're not enough. Author Ali Gilkeson shares how she found peace amidst the pressure to compare.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

21 Multicultural Fairy Tales to Delight Every Child and Teen

These wonderful retellings of fairy tales present young readers with all kinds of characters and settings, offering them both a glimpse of different cultures and an opportunity to see themselves reflected in the stories.

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Tween

LGBTQ+ Books for Tweens

Explore this collection of LGBTQ+ books for tweens, where young hearts and minds can find solace, inspiration, and the courage to embrace their true selves.

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Baby & Toddler

Board Books About Big Feelings for Babies & Toddlers

These board books are valuable tools to help babies and toddlers process and understand their feelings and emotions!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Better Together: Kids’ Books About Sisters and Sisterhood

Sisters can be your biggest tormentor and staunchest supporter. These kids' books about sisters can help girls navigate the joy, laughter, fights, and tears of this incredible journey called sisterhood.

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Teen

14 Captivating YA Thrillers To Read This Summer

Whether they’re amateur true crime detectives, social media influencers, or stuck navigating private school politics, these action-packed teen thrillers will keep YA readers turning pages well past their bedtimes.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Must-Have Activity Books To Pack for Vacation

Coloring pages, stickers, games, and more — these travel-worthy activity books are sure to keep kids busy and spark their imaginations, making them the unlikely heroes of every family vacation.

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Tween

Timeless Books for Sixth-Grade Readers

Filled with exceptional, exciting writing, these timeless books for sixth-graders will hook any reader.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

30 Great LGBTQ+ Picture Books for Kids

Everyone can benefit from the messages of unconditional love and acceptance in these picture books.