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Tween

Enter to Win a Collection of Who Was? Books

Want to dive into these fun and fact-filled reads? We’re giving one lucky winner a set of 50 books from the series!

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Pre-K

13 Must-Have Books for 4-Year-Olds

No matter how many shiny, new titles my four-year-old inherits, these are the books she loves (and I love) to read over and over again.

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Pre-K

Why Pre-Readers Should Get to Enjoy Books Independently

Empowering young children to spend time independently looking at books positions reading as a source of worthy entertainment, whether or not an adult is available to read aloud.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Nifty Tips for Reading Nonfiction Aloud to Your Child

Nonfiction has a higher value beyond its ability to assist in the writing of school reports or detailing the steps of a science experiment. Today’s nonfiction is sure to stimulate kids’ natural curiosity about the world around them.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of September 2019

From a brand-new Dr. Seuss book to YA novels tackling serious topics with brave protagonists, your beloved young readers are in for a treat.  

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Carmela Full of Wishes

Read along to Carmela Full of Wishes, a poignant tribute to family, home, and hope from the creators of Last Stop on Market Street.

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All Ages

Printable: First Day of School Photo Sign

The first day of school is upon us! And you know what that means: it's time to capture the start of another year of fun and learning.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

10 Picture Books To Inspire Adventurous Girls

This list of both fiction and nonfiction picture books showcases a variety of diverse young women who break stereotypes and forge new frontiers.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! Helps Little Readers Understand Change

Even in the middle of change and transition, Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! reminds readers that “no matter what… goodbye to today… is hello to tomorrow.”

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Tween
Teen

Diverse Books Written by Own Voices Authors

If we want children to enjoy reading and be engaged, why not give them stories in which they see themselves being represented? A good place to start is by exploring diverse stories written by “own voices” authors.