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Tween

12 Things Parents and Educators Should Know About Manga

Here's what you need to know about the vast and visually stunning world of Japanese graphic novels, also known as manga.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

10 Picture Books That Introduce Big Ideas to Little Kids

Foster curiosity and a sense of wonder in your children with these picture books that introduce big ideas and philosophical questions to young readers.

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Tween
Teen

12 Next-Reads for Kids Who Adored A Wrinkle in Time

If your kids loved A Wrinkle in Time, try out these read-alikes — books that feature strong, smart kids on mind-blowing journeys.

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Writing Through Fear: A Chat with Ashley Woodfolk About Her Heartbreaking YA Novel

In The Beauty That Remains, Ashley Woodfolk presents a moving story for teen readers about love and the ways in which grief can unexpectedly suspend one’s life.

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Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

20 Simple Ways to Make Your Child Feel Loved

In this excerpt from The Positive Parenting Workbook, Rebecca Eanes shares small yet impactful ways to build an essential foundation of trust with your child — through everyday acts of love.

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Growing Reader

Bookshelf Must-Have: Princess Pulverizer

Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a chapter book that's fast-paced, fun, and filled with offbeat but lovable characters — all the ingredients of a kid-pleaser.

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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Authors Share Their Favorite Kids’ Books About Girls, Written by Women

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked all kinds of authors to share their favorite female-led books for kids, written by women. From picture books to YA novels, here are the fantastic stories they recommend.

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Ten Magic Butterflies

Read along with Ten Magic Butterflies, written by Danica McKellar and illustrated by Jennifer Bricking! This picture book about a wish-granting fairy makes math fun, accessible, and a bit magical for kids.

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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

The Best New Audiobooks to Listen to as a Family This Month

If you’re looking for great new audiobooks for your kids to listen to this month, I’ve picked some in several age categories, plus a bonus one for grown-ups.

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Growing Reader
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Teen

Books and Tips to Help Children Understand Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Many adults wonder how best to talk to children when a beloved family member or friend is struggling with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These tips and resources can help.