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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

17 Authors on the Children’s Books That Still Make Them Weepy

We know children’s literature is full of wonderful tearjerkers, so we asked 17 authors to share the book from childhood that still makes them well up to this day. Here are the stories that hold special places in their hearts.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

An Introduction to Tomie dePaola: Folktales for Young Readers

Tomie dePaola is one of the world’s most beloved children’s authors and illustrators with over 260 books to his name. These are some of his very best.

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5 Great Places to Donate Your Old Books

Where can you donate your old books where they'll be sure to live a full second life (and not end up in the landfill)? We've found five great places.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Dickens for Kids: 10 Books to Introduce the Great Author to Children

There’s much for young readers to love in Charles Dickens's stories, including wonderfully eclectic characters, thrilling adventures, and oft-heartwarming morals.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Getting to Know Julia, the Newest Friend on Sesame Street

Author Leslie Kimmelman tells us how the Sesame Workshop team brought Julia, the newest friend on Sesame Street, and her experiences with autism to life.

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Growing Reader

12 New Chapter Books for Growing Readers to Love in 2018

Whether you're looking for books to read aloud to your kids or books for independent reading time, here are 12 chapter books to look forward to in 2018.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

How Reading with Your Children Can Help Them Develop a ‘Yes Brain’

Reading together can help promote a “Yes Brain” mindset in your kids, helping them build balance, resilience, insight, and empathy. Here’s how.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Meet the Illustrator: Christopher Weyant

We chatted with illustrator Chris Weyant about his favorite illustration from his new book, My Pillow Keeps Moving, why he’s loving Matthew Cordell’s Wolf in the Snow, and how art helps little kids find their place in a big world.

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Tween

A Vote for the Human Spirit: Paul Griffin on Being Good to Each Other and Our Animal Friends

Paul Griffin, author of Saving Marty, shares the real-life inspiration for Marty the pig and the unique way in which animals remind us of what's truly important in life.

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Tween

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Saving Marty

Saving Marty is an honest, heartfelt, funny, and deeply moving story of a pig who thinks he's a dog and a boy who will do everything he can to save him. With its dynamic and richly drawn characters, this middle grade novel is sure to build empathy and inspire thoughtful discussion.