All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of July
Whether you’re trying to survive the remaining summer days or gearing up to send the kiddos back to school, here are the best books publishing this month.
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Teen
9 YA Books That Guarantee a Good Cry
Whether they’re tears of joy, sadness, or complete heartbreak, a book that includes a good cry is essential. The books in this list all pack an emotional punch and are guaranteed to get the tears flowing.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Delightful Bath Books for Kids
There are lots of great board books and picture books (including some waterproof ones!) that show kids just how fun bathtime can be.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: DK Pop-Up Peekaboo Series
Read along with these three great books from the DK Pop-Up Peekaboo series–Baby Animals, Butterfly, and Under the Sea--perfect for curious minds who love lift-the-flap books!
Growing Reader
Tween
12 Graphic Novels Elementary Schoolers Love
As an elementary school librarian, graphic novels were one of my favorite tools for helping reluctant readers get excited about checking out a book.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
11 Beautiful Picture Books from Black Illustrators
From soft watercolor brushstrokes and bold digital colors to expertly assembled paper collages, these eleven Black illustrators are masters of their craft.
Pre-K
14 Classic Children's Books for Preschoolers
These are the children's books you give as gifts or buy for your family, because borrowing them from the library and reading them once will never be enough.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Books for Children and Teens That Touch on Incarceration
Millions of children have been touched by incarceration. These stories help children deal with the emotional difficulty of being separated from those they love, and encourage compassion from children who don’t personally have a parent in jail.
Tips & Advice
4 Ways Books Improve Conversations With Our Kids
Books are indispensable tools that help spark meaningful conversations between parents and their children. See where these conversations lead today!
Tips & Advice
10 Ways to Build Strong Relationships Between Teachers and Students
A positive student-teacher relationship correlates to a child’s ability to learn, and it improves their behavior. Here are 10 tips on how to foster these important relationships in your classroom.
