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2016’s Most Memorable Moments in Children’s and YA Literature

2016 gave us diversity, history, and quite a bit of fun. See what you think of our choices for the most unforgettable moments in the kids' book world from the past year and be sure to let us know what we missed!

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Growing Reader

Tween

5 Favorite Female Sleuths from Middle Grade Mystery Books

I love middle grade mysteries and capers — they are the reason I fell in love with books. To celebrate the genre, and the lovely leading ladies within it, here are five of the most fantastic female sleuths in tween reads.

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Tween

The Real Reason Why Kids Love Mystery Books So Much

I never really thought about why I liked mysteries as a kid so much until my readers began to pose the question to me. After much thought, this is what I came up with...

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Tween

10 of the Best Books About the Great Depression for Tweens

These excellent books set during the Great Depression have lessons to impart to middle grade readers, along with rip-roaring tales to tell.

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Tween

The Most Exciting Middle Grade Reads of Fall 2016

Secret societies, blended families, supernatural adventures — there's much to love in the great group of middle grade books coming out this fall.

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Growing Reader

Time-Traveling Chapter Books for Kids Who Love Magic Tree House

For young readers who’ve soared through Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Tree House series, here are chapter books that offer more fun-filled time-traveling escapes.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Liesl Shurtliff Recounts Her 7 Favorite Books from Childhood

Liesl Shurtliff, author of Rump, Jack, and Brightly's Book Club pick Red, recounts the books she loved as a child and how they influence her writing today.

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Tween

Teen

Read Like a Grown-Up: 10 Great Middle Grade and YA Adaptations of Adult Bestsellers

Young adult and middle grade adaptations of popular adult books allow you and your kids to share great stories together — in a new way.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

The Best Children's Books of Summer 2016

Kick off the summer book season with one of these hot new picture book and chapter book releases!

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Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

Braving It: 14 Books That Teach Children to Be Adventurous

When James Campbell's daughter turned 15 they began a trip into the heart of Alaska. But the seed of adventure was planted years before — with the books they read together.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Traveling the World with Magic Tree House: A Q&A with Mary Pope Osborne

With more than 50 books, the Magic Tree House series has inspired kids everywhere to pick up a book and join Jack and Annie on their adventures through time and space.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

And the Medal Goes To ... Celebrating the 2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and King Awards

The recipients of the 2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Awards have been announced. Learn more about the top honorees, including Matt de la Peña's Last Stop on Market Street.

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