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Teen
The Best ‘Great American Read’ Picks for Tweens and Teens
From beloved classics to contemporary gems, there’s a novel on PBS’s “The Great American Read” list for every fan of middle grade and young adult literature.
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Growing Reader
The Picture Books That Hooked My Son’s Attention as a Child with Autism
When I recall my son’s early childhood, I remember it in the phases of his obsessions. During these periods of his life, his passion was all he talked about ... and, of course, read about.
Just For Fun
This Is Library Storytime for the Next Generation
In order to meet the various needs of kids and caregivers, librarians have developed amazing fresh takes on the traditional story hour.
Growing Reader
10 Reasons Why Bees Are Worth Buzzing About
It is important that kids understand the world of bees not only to help support them but also because it’s a fascinating example of our natural environment at work.
Tips & Advice
How Fairy Tales Invite Children to Think Harder and Smarter
At their core, fairy tales are deceptively simple: transparent on the level of plot, but also sophisticated, complex, and full of mystery when it comes to their deeper meaning.
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Growing Reader
Tween
7 Books to Inspire Kids to Love Trees
Kids don’t need a yard teeming with trees to learn to love them. Celebrate our larger, greener neighbors this Earth Day and all year long with lush picture books that cultivate children’s interest in and appreciation of trees.
Tween
Teen
Jump Anyway — and Other Words to Live by, a Conversation with Author Jason Reynolds
We spoke to middle grade author Jason Reynolds about his latest book, For Every One — and the words and ideas that can inspire us to continue reaching for a dream, despite it all.
Growing Reader
Tween
Jeanne Birdsall on Penning The Penderwicks Through the Years
We chatted with author Jeanne Birdsall about the delightful (and bestselling!) book she would have first pitched as “the Little Women visit the Secret Garden.”
Just For Fun
5 of the Coolest Children’s Libraries in the U.S.
With eye-catching designs, the best books for kids, and impressive community programming, these children’s libraries stand out as some of the top choices in the United States.
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: The Lorax
Read along with Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, a powerful and timeless picture book that’s perfect to explore with children on Earth Day and throughout spring.
