Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
The Books Kids Say Are the Best to Read with Their Moms
The cozy combination of mom plus a book is a wonderful way to end any day — especially Mother’s Day. In honor of this special day, we asked kids and moms about their favorite books to read together. You'll find plenty of great ideas for storytime in their sweet and unique responses.
Grown-Up Reads
16 of the Best New Books of Summer 2017
As we look toward summer, we're already daydreaming about all the great new books we're excited to pick up. Grab some sunglasses and a glass of lemonade, and kick back with one of these grown-up reads this summer.
Baby & Toddler
How Reading to Your Children Helps You to Be a Present Parent
Erica Komisar, LCSW explains how sitting and reading a book with your child can be a very intimate, emotionally bonding experience that allows you to be in the moment.
Just For Fun
7 Authors Celebrate the Teachers They’ll Never Forget
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked a few authors to reflect on the teachers that changed their lives for the better, in ways big and small.
Tween
Teen
Journeys to Space and to Self: A Q&A with Author Jack Cheng
Author Jack Cheng on his first novel for young readers, See You in the Cosmos, crafting fictional characters that are real, and believing in the goodness of strangers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children’s and YA Books of May 2017
This month's new releases are packed with all manner of literary fun. From a cryptic cipher to taco-loving dragons to a charming rom-com and, yes, even Bigfoot, May has a little something for every kind of book lover.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Tales as Old as Time: Beauty and the Beast Books for Kids & Teens
With much excitement around the new "Beauty and the Beast" film, young readers are clamoring for more of this treasured tale. These books will keep the magic going.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Read Globally: 7 Folktales, Fables, and Stories That Introduce Chinese Culture and History to Kids
Learn more about the beauty and wonder of China with these books by Chinese authors, retellings of traditional folktales, and new stories set in China.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Learn How to Draw This Funny Monkey and Make Someone Smile
Do you know someone who could use cheering up? Want to add some extra wonder to the world? Follow this step-by-step guide to draw a happy picture and pass on a smile.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Visual and Very Fun Biography Series for Young Readers
These visual and captivating biographies of famous and historically significant people are specifically geared towards kids ages 3 to 8.