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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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.