Growing Up
Baby & Toddler
Books on Growing Up for Kids Ages 0 - 2
From immobile, squawky newborn to busy, opinionated toddler, ages 0 to 2 are full of nothing but growing. All along the way, of course, are plenty of snuggly opportunities to celebrate both the everyday and the momentous milestones through sharing books together.
Teen
Body Positivity Starts With Parents
Laura Zimmermann, author of the YA novel My Eyes Are Up Here, discusses how being a body positivity champion for your kids starts with applying that positivity to yourself.
Grown-Up Reads
Ups, Downs, and Everything In-Between: 11 Great Books About Female Friendships
Studies show that having true friends helps us in many ways. Here are a few books that celebrate the joy (and heartbreak) of friendship.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Dude, That’s Rude! And 12 Other Respectable Manners Books for Kids and Teens
Kids and manners. Sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle. So what's a well-meaning mom or dad to do? Turn to a book, of course!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Best Berenstain Bears Books to Tackle Common Growing-Up Challenges
Since the first Berenstain Bears book was released in 1962, readers have been through a lot with Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear. Here are some of the most relatable stories in the series.
Teen
The Books That Would’ve Kept Me Reading as a 16-Year-Old Boy
Here’s a list of books I wish I had read when I was a teenager; maybe one of them would have convinced me to keep going with books even when literary fiction didn’t suit me just yet.
Teen
The Books I Fell in Love with as an Awkward Immigrant Teenager
I couldn’t leave the country without a green card, but at least I could lie in bed, open a book, and escape into someone else’s miserable life. These titles resonated with me at that age and remain some of my favorites.
Tween
Teen
Naama Bloom of HelloFlo Talks Periods, Puberty — and Her New Book
We caught up with author Naama Bloom to talk about HelloFlo, her frank, funny, and fact-forward new book about puberty for girls.
Teen
5 Fascinating Insights into Your Teen’s Brain
If you’re looking to better understand what happens when your kid enters adolescence — and what's going on in their head — check out these expert insights.
Tween
No Grown-Ups in Sight: The Freedom of Middle Grade Adventures
In middle grade literature, and life, the ultimate fantasy is the freedom to do what you want, just you and maybe another kid, no grown-ups in sight.
Tween
A Hilarious and Heartfelt Romp Down the Yellow Brick Road: A Q&A with Holly Goldberg Sloan
Featuring a laugh-out-loud narrator and a cast of memorable supporting characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is an inspiring story that tweens won’t soon forget.
Tips & Advice
How to Show Your Kids It's Awesome to Stand Out
Here are some helpful tips from Kate Peterson — author of You're Weird — to show your kiddos that being unique is cool, even when it doesn’t feel like it.