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Growing Reader
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The Best Children’s and YA Books of September 2017

From a new tale from Mark Twain to timely words from our friends on Sesame Street to a wise wishtree, world-consuming video game, and more, there are tons of great new reads to savor this September.

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Just For Fun

#TFW You Realize You’re Raising a Little Book-Lover

From overflowing bookshelves at home to lugging your kid's books with you everywhere you go, you’ll surely relate to these everyday #TFW (that feeling when) moments if you're a parent to a voracious young reader.

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Teen

17 Must-Read YA Books of Fall 2017

With an abundance of new releases hitting the shelves, fall is a great time to be a YA reader. And this fall is shaping up to be one of the best for bookworms yet.

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Tween

19 Middle Grade Books Tweens Will Love in Fall 2017

Get tweens back into the reading groove this school year with these fresh and exciting new releases. Check out fall's best books for middle grade readers.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

25 of the Most Exciting Picture Books of Fall

Crisp autumn leaves deserve to be celebrated with the crisp new pages of amazing and beautiful picture books. Here are 25 of fall's standouts.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of September 2017

From literary fiction to political memoir to brand-new stories from fan-favorite authors, here are some of the most exciting books coming out this month.

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6 Tips to Get Your Kids Focused on the New School Year

How can parents help their kids get back on track after those blissful weeks of summer relaxation and recreation? Here are six tips to get you started.

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Growing Reader

Meet the Illustrator: Mika Song

In this installment of Meet the Illustrator, author-illustrator Mika Song talks about her childhood surrounded by art and artists, shares a sweet sketch of herself, and recommends a new picture book that totally blew her away.

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Pre-K

10 Things You Can Do to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

The summer is the perfect time to help prepare your child for the transition to kindergarten. Here are some things you can do at home to get them ready.

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Growing Reader
Tween

How to Make a Zine: A Kid-Friendly DIY Guide

Follow along with these simple instructions and you'll be creating a zine in no time — the perfect craft project for children looking to express their creativity!