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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Picture Books To Celebrate Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year kicks off on February 17th this year. In the spirit of celebration, here are some festive books to share with young readers.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

15 Picture Books That Help Keep Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream Alive

These books help teach children about the important values Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized, including peace, perseverance, and racial equality.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

The Best New Kids’ & YA Books To Read Right Now

If your family need some suggestions for reading material, look no further than these exciting new kids' and YA books!

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Valentine’s Day Picture Book Gifts for Little Readers

If you’re looking for some fun Valentine’s Day book gifts for your little bookworms that they’ll enjoy reading over and over again, these are just what you need!

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Just For Fun

One Dad’s Reading Resolutions for the New Year

I resolve to encourage my daughter to read out loud to me more often, because it still amazes me that the little baby I used to hold can read a whole book on her own.

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Tween
Teen

Must-Read New Installments of Popular Middle Grade and YA Series

Whether you’re already reading one of these series or looking for something fresh to devour, now is a great time to catch up on these YA sagas — in advance of their gripping final pages.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Activity Books To Keep Your Kids Occupied This Winter

These activity books are a fun way to keep kids busy and entertained when wintry weather keeps them indoors.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Books for Budding Chefs: Great Cookbooks for Little Kids

If you have a budding chef who not only wants to help out in the kitchen but also wants a cookbook of their own, these 11 are definite winners.

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Teen

The Must-Read New Young Adult Books of 2026

Your guide to 2026 YA books! Discover fantasy, romance, thrillers, and upcoming young adult novels you won’t want to miss.

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Growing Reader
Tween

The Most-Anticipated Middle Grade and Chapter Books of 2026

Get a first look at 2026’s top upcoming middle grade and chapter books for young readers, including fantasy, adventure, and graphic novel picks.