Classic Characters
Tween
Teen
10 Literary Characters Tween and Teen Girls Can Look Up To
These are female characters who don’t conform to stereotypes, who struggle and suffer, and who show young readers the power of perseverance and pluck.
Just For Fun
Help! ‘Free-Range Kid’ Epidemic Is Spreading to Picture Books
Where are their parents!? Child Protective Services needs to take a look at the parents of these "free-range" kids' book characters!
Tips & Advice
10 Reasons Why Kids Need to Read Non-Disney Fairy Tales
Complicated, thought-provoking, and magical, old-school fairy tales are filled with complexities that are often missing from their big-screen retellings.
Tips & Advice
My Kids Don’t Love My Childhood Favorites. And That’s (Sort of) Okay with Me.
It took a storm and a blackout to find out that my boys just aren’t going to be the same kind of reader I always was.
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The Unluckiest Characters in Children’s Literature
Not all characters have the luck of the Irish. In fact, some of the most memorable characters in children’s books are the unluckiest people you’ll ever meet.
Baby & Toddler
10 Timeless Baby Names from Classic Literature
If you’re a big reader, you have a whole library of great baby names to consider. Here are ten from classic literature that are perfect for the tiniest bookworms.
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Here's to the Villains: The Best of the Worst in Children’s Literature
We may boo them, wish for their demise, and gasp in horror at their latest evil deeds, but deep down, we love the villains. Here are the best of the worst.
Tips & Advice
Author Tish Rabe on Continuing the Legacy of Dr. Seuss
Author Tish Rabe tell us what it's like to step into the shoes of Dr. Seuss, how being a mom has made her a better writer, and which books she most cherishes.
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The Best Characters in Children’s Literature
Wise wizards, brave adventurers, mischievous troublemakers. Check out this list of best characters and see if you agree with who made the cut!
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Everything I Need to Know I Learned From Harry Potter
As the first book in J.K. Rowling's beloved series turns 20, we reflect on all the life lessons we learned from Harry and his friends.