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We Are All Made of Stars: Jenni Fagan on Letting Kids, and Characters, Be Themselves

After writing several novels, I’ve realized that it takes time to get to know a character. They rarely turn up wholly formed. They change as life does. They grow and alter.

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Teen

Going Beyond ‘I Don’t Know’: 3 Tips for Having Honest Conversations with Your Teenager

"Internet-famous" celebrity, author, and teen go-to Jeffrey Marsh has some advice for parents who are having trouble connecting with their kids.

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Teen

Super Stories for Super Fans: 6 YA Novels for Fangirls and Fanboys

These young adult books do a marvelous job of showing how teens find love, understanding, and acceptance through modern fan-communities.

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Teen

Through Her Eyes and in Her Words: Jazz Jennings Writes Her Own (Transgender) Story

Jazz Jennings is no ordinary 15-year-old. She has a show on TLC, a vast YouTube following, and now a book. Brightly spoke with Jazz and her mother Jeanette about what it’s like to be trans, and a teen, in America today.

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Just For Fun

2015’s Biggest Moments in Children’s and YA Literature

We could write a whole book about what made 2015 such a special year for children's and YA literature, but we’ve winnowed the highlights down to a shortlist.

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Books to Help Kids Make Sense of Challenging Current Events

These books can help children discuss and better process difficult world events such as war, immigration, discrimination, and environmental conservation.

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Teen

Navigating the Long and Winding Road: 9 Coming-of-Age Novels for Teens

These books address issues of sexual identity, race, appearance, and, of course, love. I hope they help the teens you love navigate this exciting, tumultuous time in their lives.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

7 Books That Teach Kids About the Fluidity of Gender and the Importance of Acceptance

Read these books to your child to help them better understand gender identity and to teach them about love, acceptance, and the beauty of diversity.

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If You Liked This Book, Try ... A Summer Reading List Filled with Old and New Favorites

When it comes to summer reading selections, it's often helpful to get a comparison. Here are ten new books paired with ones you might have already enjoyed.

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Teen

Let’s Read About Sex: Books to Help with 'The Talk'

We gathered up sex-talk book recommendations appropriate whether you’ve got a kindergartner or a teen about to head off to college.

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Tips & Advice

How to Diversify Your Child’s Bookshelves

There is a world of beautiful, complex tales out there. Here are a few ways to step outside our reading comfort zones to experience and share its richness.

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Growing Reader

Tween

When Bigger Is Better: 8 Unforgettable Books About Big Families

Big families make for ready-made playmates, great adventures, and exciting stories. From silly to sweet, these eight families are ones you'll remember.

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