Growing Reader
Tween
Bookshelf Must-Have: Coding Games in Scratch
Empower your techie to take the reins at the computer and take screen time to the next level with our latest must-have pick, Coding Games in Scratch.
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Baby & Toddler
2016 Holiday Gifts for Book-Loving Babies & Toddlers
Books make perfect gifts for babies and toddlers. They delight in the unwrapping and a book is instantly accessible. Here are some great holiday gift picks for 2016 for babies and toddlers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: The Bear Ate Your Sandwich
Read along with Julia Sarcone-Roach's The Bear Ate Your Sandwich, a clever picture book about one bear’s epic adventure — and the mysterious disappearance of a sandwich — that ends with a fun twist.
Grown-Up Reads
3 New Buzzworthy Books About Fighting for Love, Equality, and Happiness at Home
At this busy time of year I’ve done the work for you, selecting three new grown-up reads that I think will be worth your time … even when you can only spare a few minutes!
Teen
A Chat with Bestselling Author Nicola Yoon About Her New Novel The Sun Is Also a Star
We were thrilled to ask bestselling author Nicola Yoon about The Sun Is Also a Star, a beautiful journey through a pivotal day in the life of two teens, Natasha and Daniel.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
A New Collection of Kids’ Books That Captures the Delights of Childhood
Known for their apps, art, and activities — and smile-inducing designs — Wee Society has branched out into delightful kids’ books that spark imagination and inspire creativity.
Tips & Advice
Female Empowerment on the Shelf: Why We Need Feminist Books for Young Girls — And Boys
Feminist books, like the Rad Women series, show kids that all humans have the power to be courageous, to be loving, and to work for justice.
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
Why Parents Shouldn't Always Be the Go-to Role Models for Their Children
Adam Grant, author of Originals, explains why fictional characters can sometimes serve as better mentors to kids than parents.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
8 Books About Real-Life Kids Who Changed the World
Sometimes reading stories about one child’s brave act, creative spark, or quiet determination is enough to inspire my kids — or yours, or anyone’s — to believe that they have power just waiting to be discovered.
Tips & Advice
How Mother-Daughter Book Clubs Can Help Girls (and Moms!) Find Their Voice
I love books; I’m addicted to stories. So when my fourth-grade daughter received an invitation to join a Mother-Daughter book club, I was thrilled.
