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Tips & Advice

The Hurdles and Joys of Raising Readers

To be able to lose yourself in a book is bliss. Stories introduce us to people we might never meet, making us laugh and cry, and in the process enrich our lives.

U.S. History Books for Kids
Growing Reader
Tween

Against the Odds: 7 Picture Books About Incredible True Stories from U.S. History

These picture books introduce children to some unsung heroes of U.S. history, showing them that individual actions can make a big difference.

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Tips & Advice

What Do You Do When Your Book-Loving Kid Asks “Is Magic Real?”

Ever since my daughter was old enough to ask about the magical things that happened in her favorite books, I’d been dodging the big question underlying all her queries — namely, “Is magic real?” Until now.

Fictional heroines from kids' books
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes

These twelve young heroines from children’s literature reflect the strong and independent females kids see — and love — in the real world.

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Tips & Advice

I Know What You Did(n’t Read) Last Summer

With September looming on the calendar, how do you get your kids back on track with books? Here are a few easy strategies for readers of all ages.

Judd Winick on reading graphic novels as a family
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Graphic Novels? Yeah, They’re Fun for the WHOLE Family

There are LOTS of reasons why comics and graphic novels are great for the entire family — moms, dads, kids, really smart pets — everybody!

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Just For Fun

The 11 Best Teachers in Children’s Literature

With the return to school close at hand, we thought it’d be fun to reflect on some our favorite teachers in children's literature.

Jenni Fagan, author of The Sunlight Pilgrims
Grown-Up Reads

We Are All Made of Stars: Jenni Fagan on Letting Kids, and Characters, Be Themselves

After writing several novels, I’ve realized that it takes time to get to know a character. They rarely turn up wholly formed. They change as life does. They grow and alter.

books-for-soon-to-be-high-schoolers
Tween
Teen

12 Books for Soon-to-Be High Schoolers

We’ve compiled some of our favorites reads to help almost-freshmen (and their parents) get prepared for the high school years ahead.

Jeffrey Marsh's tips for talking with your teen
Teen

Going Beyond ‘I Don’t Know’: 3 Tips for Having Honest Conversations with Your Teenager

"Internet-famous" celebrity, author, and teen go-to Jeffrey Marsh has some advice for parents who are having trouble connecting with their kids.