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Jacqueline Woodson’s Most Beautiful, Impactful Books for Young Readers

Jacqueline Woodson has made a career out of breaking down barriers and smashing glass ceilings for children and teens through her remarkable writing. Here are some of our favorite books written by the unparalleled author.

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Tips & Advice

How Books Can Help Parents Tackle Tough Topics with Kids

While my daughters and I enjoy reading for fun and entertainment, I’m grateful that books can also encourage us to dig deeper and explore topics that can be tough to talk about with kids.

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Good Ideas Are Like Shooting Stars: A Chat with Author-Illustrator Jan Brett

Jan Brett, the author of so many wintry classics, chatted with us about why observation, boredom, and discovery are important for all readers and creators, young and old.

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Teen

Bookshelf Must-Have: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: A Book-to-Table Classic

Our newest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a timeless tale that has captured the hearts of readers for over 200 years with its admirable heroine and unlikely romance — and this stunning, gift-worthy edition adds a new (delicious!) twist.

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Just For Fun

10 Times When a Book Is a Better Gift Than a Toy

Do you know what makes a great substitute for toys in almost any gift-giving situation? Books! Here are ten times when buying a book instead of another brightly hued hunk of plastic is definitely the way to go.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of December 2018

December is upon us and alongside the colder climes are new stories to interest fans of picture books, middle grade books, and young adult books.

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8 Wonderful Books by Joseph Bruchac for Children and Teens

Joseph Bruchac’s stories honor human complexity and connection in ways that entertain, inspire, and move readers at every stage. Here are just a few of our favorites in the massive Bruchac canon.

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All Ages

The Best Boxed Book Sets for Children and Teens

Consider sharing one of these fun book sets — ranging from board and picture books to middle grade and young adult stories — with the child or teen in your life.

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Eat Pete

Read along with Michael Rex’s Eat Pete, a will-he-or-won’t-he picture book that appeals to young readers who love funny stories and surprise twists!

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Just For Fun

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Quietly, steadily, and rather impressively over the last 25-plus years, Dolly Parton has been making sure that the nightstands of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers all over the U.S. have a nice little stack of books.