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Growing Reader

Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Second and Third Grade Readers

It can be challenging for advanced readers in early elementary grades to find more complex texts that are still age-appropriate. These books are just right.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Wonderful Picture Books That Celebrate Grandparents

The special relationship between a child and their grandparent is worth celebrating. These picture books make wonderful gifts that both grandparents and children will love for years to come.

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Just For Fun

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Quietly, steadily, and rather impressively over the last 30+ years, Dolly Parton has been making sure that the nightstands of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers all over the U.S. have a nice little stack of books.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

16 Picture Books To Help Kids With Separation Anxiety

Whether preparing for daycare, the first day of school, or any transition, these books are perfect for supporting kids with their social-emotional needs and giving them the confidence to take on new challenges.

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Tween
Teen

Banned & Challenged Books Every Tween and Teen Should Read

Ideas in books can ignite discovery, encourage empathy, and offer solace. With that in mind, here are 25 banned books worth reading for their ideas.

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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

We Remember: Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About 9/11

Reading and understanding have always been necessary to heal the wounds of division and violence. And so, with hope, we bring the next generation with us to the bookshelf.

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Pre-K

How To Encourage a Love of Books and Reading in Preschoolers

Building a book habit in preschoolers is a critical part of their long-term reading success. Find out how to get them started.

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Growing Reader

Little Detectives: Mystery Books for 6- to 8-Year-Olds

Mysteries get kids to think differently and pay attention to details they might not otherwise notice. Here are 18 great ones.

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Teen

Books Like The Hunger Games: 16 More Enthralling Young Adult Series

After you've devoured the Divergent and The Hunger Games series, what comes next? These thrilling YA books can capture any teen reader's imagination.

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Teen

Must-Read New YA Books To Obsess Over in Fall 2026

This fall’s YA releases offer plenty to choose from — exciting debuts, adventure, fantasy, thrillers, coming-of-age stories, and more.