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.
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.
Just For Fun
Romancing the Library: The Place Where My Love for Books Began
In celebration of National Library Week, author Christine Feehan shares the story of her first big love affair: reading at the library.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
The Funniest Audiobooks for Families
We’ve selected some of our favorite funny audiobooks narrated by stellar readers who bring these stories to life in a way that’s appealing to the whole family.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Bookshelf Must-Have: The Poky Little Puppy
Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a true classic. Beloved by generation after generation of readers, The Poky Little Puppy is as charming, sweet, and stylish today as it was when it was first published in 1942.
Just For Fun
Tips & Advice
Why Dictionaries Still Matter for Kids Today
Yes, online references make homework easier and faster for kids, but there is a case to be made for meandering through the alphabet with a print dictionary.
Growing Reader
The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for 7- and 8-Year-Olds
We’ve compiled a few of our favorite birthday gifts for 7- and 8-year-olds — books filled with magic and wonder, a little bit of brain power, and plenty of fun.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Miss Maple’s Seeds
Read along with our video of Miss Maple's Seeds by Eliza Wheeler, the perfect story to illustrate the changing seasons and new beginnings of spring.
Tween
17 Books 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Teachers Should Have in Their Classrooms
We took a peek at the books that upper elementary and middle school kids can’t wait to get their hands on during independent reading time.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Looking with Kindness and Finding Wonder: A Chat with R.J. Palacio
We were thrilled to chat with Wonder author R.J. Palacio about the inspiration behind her new picture book and the impact the Choose Kind movement has had on her life.