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Just For Fun
Grown-Up Reads

The Dark and Twisty Adventures of a Crime Fiction Writer and His Daughter

David Mark shares the joys of having his tween daughter accompany him on (sometimes grisly) adventures in the name of book research.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

New Reads to Celebrate Black History Month

From illustrated biographies to seldom-seen profiles to stunning prose, these stories help bring Black history to life for kids.

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Tips & Advice

Building a World of Empathy Through the Simple Yet Profound Act of Reading Aloud

Reading aloud can provide a pathway for a child to build an empathetic life. By reading together, and talking about different characters, ideas, and themes, we can help create a sense of self-awareness and an awareness of others.

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Just For Fun

The Special Place Laura Ingalls Wilder Holds in My Own Little House

Opening up Little House in the Big Woods to read aloud to my daughter was like reliving my childhood all over again — except this time I was the mom, watching someone else discover this world I loved.

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Tween

Bookshelf Must-Have: Flying Lessons & Other Stories

From basketball games to first crushes to female pirates and even Bigfoot, there's something for every middle grade reader in Flying Lessons & Other Stories, a short story collection that celebrates and honors what makes us unique.

How Do Penguins Play? by Diane Wuldrow, illustrated by David Walker
Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: How Do Penguins Play?

Your little animal lover will enjoy reading along with How Do Penguins Play?, a delightful Little Golden Book written by Diane Muldrow and illustrated by David Walker.

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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Celebrating Black Authors Past and Present

The Brown Bookshelf celebrates and shares the infinite stories Black creators have to tell. Here, five Brown Bookshelf team members reflect on favorite works from children's authors past and present.

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Tween

On Diversity in Kids’ Lit: A Chat with Ellen Oh About Flying Lessons & Other Stories

The cofounder of We Need Diverse Books talks about what it means for all kids to see diversity in kids' books.

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Tween
Teen

Raising Confident Tweens and Teens: Expert Tips To Help Your Kid Step Outside Their Comfort Zone

How can we thoughtfully nudge our children outside their comfort zones so they can build that confidence and resilience we want for them? Here are some tips that might help.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

Little Golden Books Turns 75! A Look Back at the Iconic Collection with Editor Diane Muldrow

As Little Golden books turns 75, we asked Editorial Director Diane Muldrow about the history of the treasured collection, the wonderful and unexpected characters that have graced its pages, and some of its best life lessons for readers of all ages.