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Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up My Kids’ Bookshelves

Can children really embrace Marie Kondo’s rules of decluttering? My kids and I tested her methods on our disorganized bookshelves.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

A Printable Educator’s Guide to Emmanuel’s Dream

Teach your kids about strength and perseverance with this Common Core-aligned teaching guide to Emmanuel’s Dream, a picture book based on a true story.

AllAreWelcome
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: All Are Welcome

Settle in and read along with All Are Welcome, a beautiful, reassuring picture book that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

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Just For Fun

Can Kids Embrace JOMO, Too? They Can — with Books!

Reading might just be the ideal approach to disengaging with FOMO and embracing JOMO, or the Joy of Missing Out, for book fans of all ages.

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All Ages

Easy Ways To Encourage Your Kids To Read More

How can you get your kids to read more this year? We've rounded up fun and easy ways to encourage your kids to engage with books, no matter their age.

audiobook-tips
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Not Just for Car Rides: When to ‘Read’ Kids’ Audiobooks at Home and in the Classroom

As a teacher and a mom, I’ve found that audiobooks can be used in a variety of settings for specific learning purposes both at home and in the classroom.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Winter Printables and Activities

Snow days mean you need activities to keep kids busy! Stay warm inside with these winter-themed activities.

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Baby & Toddler

Adorable Book-Inspired Décor for Nurseries

For a book-loving parent, there’s nothing more fun than adding some decorations and accessories inspired by literature to their little one’s room.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Read Globally: 6 Kids’ Books Inspired by the Dominican Republic

We’ve collected a few picture books and middle grade reads that capture just a small piece of the beauty of the Dominican Republic.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of January 2019

This month’s best titles include creative picture books, thought-provoking middle grade reads, rewarding young adult stories, and more.