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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.