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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

15 Picture Books That Celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage

What better way to celebrate Hispanic culture and history with kids than with picture books? From biographies to folktales, there’s something great for every young reader.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

6 Ways To Celebrate Banned Books Week

In 2022, 2,571 book titles were challenged. Now more than ever, it’s essential to talk to kids about the right to read — and let them read banned books!

19 Chapter Books with Printables
Growing Reader
Tween

19 Chapter Books With Free Printable Activities

Keep your young reader occupied, entertained, and engaged with reading with these exciting chapter book series and free printable activities.

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Teen

13 Frightfully Good YA Horror Novels

Young adult horror is telling some of the scariest stories out there right now, and they're not just for teens. Here are 13 of our favorites.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

12 Picture Books That Celebrate the Fall Season

As the weather gets cooler, grab a blanket and cozy up with a loved one while enjoying these fabulous fall stories!

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Uplifting Children’s Books About Black Hair

From kinks and coils to afros and cornrows, the Black children in these empowering picture books are proud to rock their natural hair.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Terrific Books That Introduce Coding to Children

You can thank us later when your kids grow up to become technology billionaires.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

15 Essential Classics for Beginning Readers

These timeless tales will appeal to readers young and old alike. They’re the classic books you’ll pull off your shelves over and over again.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Tips for Being a Guest Reader in Your Child’s Classroom

We are here to help guide you through having the best guest reading experience possible with a few tips and book recommendations packed with kid appeal!

Library card perks you've never heard of
All Ages

11 Library Card Perks You’ve Never Heard Of

A library card makes so much available to people of all ages. Check out these little-known library card perks that go way beyond checking out books.