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Picture Book Biography Series
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.

Hawaiian Books for Kids
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Preserving an Ancient Tradition: Why I Write Books About Hawaiian Stories and Culture for Children

The tradition of Hawaiian storytelling, like Hawaiian culture itself, is vast and dynamic — but, as I was conducting research, I realized just how challenging it can be to find accessible sources of Hawaiian storytelling for children.

books-like-the-hobbit
Tween
Teen

Books Like The Hobbit: 12 Epic Fantasies Worth Reading

If you’re looking for the excitements of an epic quest and characters you won’t soon forget, check out these books like The Hobbit.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

How to Read Aloud to a Child That Won’t Sit Still

If your child struggles to pay attention or sit still while you’re reading together, here are five tips that may help.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Passing the Funny Test: Inside the Illustration Process for Jake the Fake Keeps it Real

Keith Knight's task of creating 13 dozen illustrations based on Adam Mansbach's and Craig Robinson's story was daunting, to say the least! But he had a couple of secret weapons in his corner: his two sons.

songs-that-have-shaped-our-lives-and-history
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

7 Books About the Songs That Have Shaped Our Lives — and History

Here are eight books featuring songs that are more than just melody — they are part of the fabric of our country's politics, protests, and culture.

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Tips & Advice

Rethinking Reading Levels: Some Practical Advice from the Experts

Confused by the "rules" around reading levels? You're not alone. The co-authors of The Psychology of Reading share some valuable insights.

birthday-gifts-tweens
Tween

The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for Tweens

If you’re in the market for an impactful gift for the tween in your life, look right here, at these nine book choices — everything from classics to fresh new takes that are great for 9- to 12-year-olds.

who-was-pres
Tween

What Can the President Do? Answers from the Creators of the Who Was? Series

The rapid-fire pace of breaking news these days can bring up lots of questions for kids — about how our government works, who does what, and why. The folks behind the bestselling Who Was? series have created a new series of e-specials to answer some of those questions. You can read the first installment, What Can a President Really Do?, in full — and for free! — right here.

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Teen

11 Touching Books to Boost Empathy in Teen Readers

Author Michel Stone and her daughter share their favorite perspective-broadening reads for teens and young adults.