Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Picture Books That Inspire a Positive Outlook
Even the happiest and most hopeful of kids will sometimes feel less than optimistic. Books to the rescue! These eight picture books can help children find the rainbow’s end again, and reinforce the sense that resilience resides within, always.
Just For Fun
Tips & Advice
5 Reasons Your Kids Should Meet One of Their Favorite Authors
Can it be a lot of work to find author events? Yes. Is the experience of attending worth all that effort? YES. YES, YES, YES. Here's why.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
10 Great Picture Books for Military Families
As a military spouse, I’ve seen firsthand the unique challenges families like mine face. From the highs of reunions to the lows of separations, these reads are excellent resources for families along their military journey.
Tween
An Honest Struggle: A Q&A with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley About The War That Saved My Life
We chatted with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, the author of The War That Saved My Life, a Newbery Honor book for middle grade readers.
Growing Reader
Tween
When Reading Speed Matters for Kids
When it comes to kids and reading, does speed matter? The answer is yes and no. A reading specialist explains what we should pay attention to.
Just For Fun
8 Children’s Book Authors Share Their Go-To Parenting Mantras
We all have our favorite parenting phrases. For fun, we asked these creative, word-loving folks to share their most reliable parenting refrains.
Tween
7 Lessons for Parents of Reluctant Middle Grade Readers
Something happened when my daughter was finally ready for middle grade books — namely, she wasn’t that into them. Frustrated, I went looking for some advice.
Grown-Up Reads
What Happened When I Put Designing Your Life to Work for Me
At a career crossroads, one mom works through Bill Burnett and Dave Evans's bestselling Designing Your Life, a unique book that uses design thinking to help its readers find fulfillment in their lives.
Tween
A Good Scare: How Horror Books Can Help Kids Conquer Their Fears
It’s confidence-building to be bold and conquer the things that frighten us — and a scary book can help kids do just that.
Growing Reader
Tween
Listen Up: 3 New Audiobooks Your Kids Will Love
These three new audiobooks are standouts for their awesome stories, entertaining narration, and enormous kid-appeal. Give them a listen with your growing reader or tween today.