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Tween

19 Must-Read Middle Grade Books of Fall 2018

This fall, don’t forget to nurture yourself with great books. These are the most exciting middle grade releases for tweens to pick up this season.

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16 Must-Read YA Books of Fall 2018

This fall YA readers will see the continuation of some popular series, the conclusion of others, scary tales for Halloween, heartfelt literature, and stunning works of nonfiction.

Book covers: The Class; 21 Lessons for the 21st Century; Time's Convert
Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of September 2018

Fall brings a renewed sense of ambition and the spark of possibility — and this month’s brand-new fiction and nonfiction releases are sure to inspire and delight.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

6 Picture Books and Classroom Activities To Introduce the Importance of Names

As students get to know one another, use these books and activities to discuss names, cultural backgrounds, and family stories.

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Grown-Up Reads

10 Contemporary Romance Novels with Relatable Heroines

With well-rounded protagonists at the helm, these contemporary romance novels present love stories that feel romantic and relatable.

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Tween

Help! My Editor Is a Fifth Grader!

Sometimes, a middle grade novel just needs a fresh pair of eyes — or 34 of them.

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Tween
Teen

10 Kids’ Audiobooks Inspired by Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Mythology

We've rounded up some of the most fun-filled folktale, fairy tale, and mythology-inspired audiobooks for tweens and teens.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

8 Picture Books About Following Your Dreams

These excellent stories follow characters who pursue their passions, even in the face of adversity, and encourage young readers to think about their own dreams and what it would take to accomplish them.

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Tween

10 Female-Led Novels That Tween Boys (and Girls) Love

These middle grade books draw in boy and girl readers alike with their engaging plots, rich settings, and strong female protagonists.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

A Printable Educator’s Guide to We’re All Wonders

Teach your students to Choose Kind with these discussion questions and classroom activities inspired by R. J. Palacio’s We’re All Wonders and aligned to Common Core Standards.