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Brightly Storytime: The Snowy Day

Snuggle up and read along with Ezra Jack Keats's The Snowy Day, a wintertime classic that has captured the hearts of readers young and old for more than 50 years.

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Grown-Up Reads

Books to Inspire a New You in 2018

Tackle your 2018 New Year's resolutions with these inspiring reads that leverage the wisdom of others to help you navigate the sometimes rocky terrain of life.

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Grown-Up Reads

7 Ways to Find Joy in Your Always Busy Life with Ikigai

Kick off the New Year by developing your ikigai, which can help even the busiest of parents find deeper meaning and happiness in their everyday lives.

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The Best Children’s and YA Books of January 2018

From an adventure at sea to a twisted boarding school thriller to a beautiful rumination on love, there's lots to excite and delight in the early days of 2018.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of January 2018

Kick off the new year with a great book — this month has especially strong selections for every literary appetite.

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5 of the Biggest, Baddest Mythical Monsters in Middle Grade Literature

Mythical monsters can be found in nearly every culture’s folklore — and they pop up in acclaimed middle grade novels, as well. Here are some of the best of the big baddies.

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Sparking Babies’ Scientific Curiosity One Story at a Time: A Look at the Baby Loves Science Series

We chatted with Ruth Spiro, author of the Baby Loves Science series, to learn more about how she makes science accessible, relatable, and fun for little ones.

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The Best Audiobooks of 2017 for Kids and Families

The top audiobooks of 2017 for kids and families range from a dance-worthy autobiography to an out-of-this-world adventure, and everything in between.

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The Best Books of 2017 — Real Recommendations from Real Readers

We asked real readers to name their favorite books of 2017. From engrossing novels to revealing memoirs, these were the books that stuck with them this year.

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The Best YA Books of 2017, According to Teens

What YA books were tops with teens this year? Here are the titles that teen readers were raving about to their friends in 2017.