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Lucy and the String Celebrates Childhood Creativity and Problem-Solving

Lucy and the String doesn’t try to squash that magical sparkle of curiosity by scaring children with big consequences. Instead, it encourages them to get creative and use problem-solving skills to make things right when they’ve made mistakes.

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A Printable Educator’s Guide to Matilda

The activities in these Common Core-aligned lesson plans emphasize reading comprehension and help young readers navigate Matilda’s tough topics.

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Growing Reader

My Walk Down Memory Lane with Corduroy

In the 50 years since its original publication, Don Freeman’s classic tale of a buttonless bear has consistently stood the test of time and appealed to young readers, generation after generation.

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Growing Reader

Listen Up! 3 Kid-Friendly Activities To Build Listening Skills

How can we help our chatty children understand that too much talking can get in the way of collaborating with those around them? Start with these fun, kid-friendly activities.

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Tips & Advice

Simple Ways to Build a Reading Routine Your Busy Family Can Enjoy

Fostering a love of reading in your child can be extremely helpful as they grow and learn — but it can be challenging to find time in overcrowded schedules. Here are some easy steps you can take to encourage yourself and your kids to make time for reading.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Jennifer L. Holm’s Most Fantastic, Fun-Filled Kids’ Books

Whether you gravitate towards historical fiction, graphic novels, or something in between, you’ll adore these highlights from Jennifer L. Holm’s enormous collection of books.

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Tween

How Growing Up in a Ghost Town Inspired a Novel

The best ghost towns are full of stories, discoveries, mysteries, and possibilities — and that’s exactly what I found in the ghost town where I grew up.

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Tween

9 Books for Tweens That Weave Spanish Into Their Narratives

Books that deftly incorporate Spanish into their storylines are perfect for tweens looking to discover a small piece of home in their next read or who simply want to learn some Spanish as they flip the pages.

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Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson Discuss We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices

Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson’s new anthology features poems, essays, letters, art, and more, all part of a collective message of love designed to empower young readers.

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Tween
Teen

The Great Library Series Turned My Tween Son Into a Reader

I brought home book after book in the hope that something would pique my son’s interest and nothing ever did ... They sat in the living room completely untouched.