Growing Reader
Bookshelf Must-Have: My Life in Pictures
Calling all doodlers and dreamers! A chapter book that's paced just right for growing readers, our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a story packed with creativity, imagination, and plenty of great pictures.
Baby & Toddler
The Best Jane Austen-Inspired Baby Names
These delightful baby names are inspired by the unforgettable characters created by Jane Austen, one of English literature’s greatest novelists.
Tween
Teen
Understanding What’s Really Happening With Your Adolescent: A Q&A With Dr. Karen Rayne
Dr. Karen Rayne, sexuality educator, speaker, and editor of Help Your Kids with Adolescence, shares tips to help parents better understand what's going on with their tweens and teens.
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Short
Filled with laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is a heartwarming story that tweens won’t soon forget.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children’s and YA Books of July 2017
July's new releases include exciting adventure stories, LOL-worthy comedies, edge-of-your-seat dramas, and thought-provoking historical fiction.
Grown-Up Reads
10 Timeless Love Stories to Get Lost in This Summer
The deep connections between characters in these novels will make you want to read them over and over again.
Pre-K
Meet the Illustrator: Adam F. Watkins
Adam F. Watkins, author and illustrator of a new picture book called Raybot and Weebot, can be counted on for meticulous detail and a playfully twisted imagination.
Just For Fun
Get the Scoop: 5 Things You Never Knew About Ice Cream
In the process of writing her book Sweet Spot, Amy Ettinger uncovered some surprising truths about America’s favorite dessert. Here are some fun facts to share with ice cream eaters of all ages.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
America the Interesting: 7 Books for Kids About the U.S.
Here are seven books that give us a glimpse into the incredible people, places, and things that make the United States a country to be proud of.
Tween
8 Ways to Prevent Tweens from Backsliding This Summer
You can prevent dreaded summer learning loss by keeping your kids’ brains engaged throughout the summer. Here’s how.