Pre-K
Growing Reader
Big Boys Cry: Teaching Children That Tears Are Nothing to Fear
People often get caught up on the idea of “strength” when it comes to emotional literacy — whether they feel it takes more strength to hide your emotions, or to be open with how you feel.
Tween
6 Graphic Novels to Add to Your Classroom or School Library
From coming-of-age plots to fairy tale retellings, these kid-favorite graphic novels are must-haves for any classroom or school library.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Why Reading Childhood Favorites to Your Kids Is Honestly the Best
See why reading your favorite childhood story to your kids can be a great way to connect with them and your younger self!
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of June 2019
June’s best book releases feature a sparkling new creature that’s half-llama, half-unicorn; middle grade novels packed with magic, mermaids, and zombies; and YA reads that spin tales you’ve never heard before.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Summer Reading Challenge for Kids — 2019 Edition
Filled with inspiring ways to play, learn, and explore this summer, our checklist of 20 interactive challenge ideas makes reading a fun adventure for kids.
Grown-Up Reads
The Cult of the Head Start: An Argument for Letting Kids Dabble
In this excerpt from Range, David Epstein shares how parents who encourage their children to try a myriad of different interests are more likely to succeed, versus the “Tiger parent” method of specializing early.
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
Read along with Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, a picture book that tells the powerful history of LGBTQIA+ rights, gay pride, and the rainbow flag that's perfect for celebrating Pride Month.
Tween
Why I Write Realistic and Relatable Young Rainbow Characters
I am not the first person to write about the importance of representation in kid lit, nor the thousandth, but as an out trans author of LGBTQIA+-themed middle grade titles, I do think I’m positioned to put my own inflection on the topic.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Richard Scarry's Most-Loved Picture Books
These titles will undoubtedly spark nostalgia for parents and caregivers, while giving a new generation a glimpse into the magical world that Scarry designed.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Learning to Ride Out Uncomfortable Emotions with Grumpy Monkey
A powerful reminder that everyone feels a little cranky sometimes, little readers will recognize the big feelings depicted in Grumpy Monkey.