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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
10 Books for Budding Entrepreneurs and Can-Do Kids
Books about entrepreneurs can instill inspiring lessons about the hard work, creativity, and determination it takes to translate a vision into a reality.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Goal! 16+ Soccer Books for Kids
What should the next Alex Morgan or Landon Donovan be reading? Here are some great soccer books for players and fans of all ages.