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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Are You a Jasper or an Ollie? Author Alex Willan on Helping Kids Be Self-Aware
It takes a bit of self-awareness to recognize the effect our behavior has on the world around us. That’s the central message Jasper & Ollie, a new picture book by Alex Willan.
Tips & Advice
How to Create Age-Appropriate Speed Bumps for Your Voracious Reader
Some kids want to zoom ahead and read books they may not be ready for — either developmentally or emotionally. Here's how to slow them down while still keeping them engaged.
Growing Reader
Tween
15 Great Read-Aloud Books for Older Kids
We've rounded up a few parent and kid favorites for anyone looking to pick up a captivating book and cozy up with their big kids for storytime tonight.
Grown-Up Reads
The Best Grown-Up Reads of May 2019
Are you craving a little fictional romance, or maybe a high-stakes novel that will help you blow off some steam? Either way, we’ve got you covered with this month’s best reads!
Grown-Up Reads
Hands Held: The Lifesaving Value of Talking About Mental Health
I thought illnesses like mine were something you couldn’t, shouldn’t, mustn’t talk about. But that’s simply untrue. I discovered that when you talk about these things, a whole community of people is waiting to support you.
Tween
Page-Turning Classics for 9- to 12-Year-Olds
Some kids may think of classics as a dusty, centuries-old brick of a book. We've compiled a selection of true classics tween readers will treasure for the rest of their lives.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of May 2019
Featuring great picture books for whiling away road trips to YA reads both spellbinding and profound, May’s best new book releases are a total treat for readers of all ages.