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Teen

Young Adult Books To Read If You Love Jane Austen

If you're a fan of Austen and YA, you'll love this list of the latest and greatest Austen-inspired books.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

11 Books About Spring for Little Ones

From baby animals and wiggling worms to refreshing rainstorms and even “stinky” spring smells, here are 11 favorite books about spring worth checking out.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Who Will Be the Next Ordinary People Change the World Hero? You Decide!

Choose between six options and cast your vote between now and April 27!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

17 Delightful Books for Kids Who Love Elephant & Piggie

With expressive dialogue, positive messages, and playful illustrations, Elephant & Piggie books delight readers in so many ways. If you and your kids love Elephant and Piggie’s hilarious, relatable antics, you'll love these books, too.

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Teen

The End of the World as We Know It: Dystopian Books for YA Readers

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Growing Reader
Tween

14 Slam-Dunk Kids’ Books About Basketball

From biographies on legendary players to action-packed stories about the game, these basketball books are sure to captivate any basketball-loving kid.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Inspiring Picture Book Biographies About Women in STEM

These captivating biographies about trailblazing women in STEM are perfect for reading during Women’s History Month and all year long!

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Growing Reader
Tween

4 Reasons We Still Love Mad Libs

The recent reintroduction of Mad Libs into one mom's family reminded her how much there is to love about them as both a parent and a teacher.

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Tween

Adventurous Books for Fans of Pippi Longstocking

Filled with adventure, laughter, and friendship, these books for tween readers will charm young Pippi lovers.

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All Ages

The Best New Children’s & YA Books of March

Spring has sprung, and with it, our roundup of the best and brightest children's and YA books coming out this month.