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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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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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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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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.

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The Best Children’s and YA Books of March 2018

Among the month's standouts for kids and teens are rich, compelling narratives that beg to be read in long binges, while curled up under a blanket, and bright, effervescent stories that sparkle with the promise of spring.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of March 2018

Take advantage of the last few guilt-free weeks of winter hibernation with one (or two!) of these brand-new adult books.

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Why Should Dads Read with Their Kids? I’m Glad You Asked …

The statement “It’s important for dads to read with their kids” sounds painfully obvious, but there's more to it than dads might think.

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5 Teacher-Recommended Tips for Exploring Current Events With Your Students

I asked real-life teachers to share tips for reflecting with students on what they hear in the news. Here’s what they suggested.

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Madeleine L’Engle and Me

My mother gave me many, many gifts, and when I was 10 years old one of the biggest gifts was a nightly read-aloud of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time.

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Baby & Toddler

3 Things You Can Do to Help Fuel Your Toddler’s Language Development

Research clearly shows that interactions with parents and caregivers play a crucial role in children’s language development. Here's how you can help grow your toddler's communication skills.