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Tween
Teen

Books To Buy When Puberty Is ‘Nigh — for You and Your Kid

These books will help you and your tween muddle through puberty armed with facts, funny anecdotes, and reassurance.

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Teen

YA Books That Center on Transgender and Nonbinary Teens

Discover young adult books in contemporary fiction, romance, sci-fi, and fantasy centered on teens with various gender expressions and identities.

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Tween

How To Use Book Talks in the Classroom To Build Reading Excitement

While many readers find informal conversations about books rewarding, structured “book talks” are a powerful tool for convincing other readers to pick up a title, especially in the classroom.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

11 Books About Spring for Little Ones

From baby animals and wiggling worms to refreshing rainstorms and even “stinky” spring smells, here are 11 favorite books about spring worth checking out.

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Tween

10 Short Middle Grade Books Under 250 Pages

Having trouble motivating your tween to read? Shorter middle grade books offer zippy pacing and tight prose that moves the plot forward.

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Teen

YA Reads Trending on BookTok

We’ve rounded up the top trending young adult titles recommended on BookTok. From murder mysteries to gut-wrenching tear-jerkers, this list has them all!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Awesome Audiobooks for Animal-Loving Kids

These audiobooks about animals are a fantastic way for kids of all ages to immerse themselves in the lives of our furry friends.

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Tween

Exceptional World War II Books for Kids Ages 10-12

These books serve as a carefully curated list to begin early discussions about WWII and how its ramifications and lessons persist today. May these stories hold seeds of hope for all generations.

Books for Young Basketball Fans
Growing Reader
Tween

March Madness: 14 Terrific Books for Young Basketball Fans

Perfect for elementary or middle school kids, these 14 basketball books should captivate any young NBA hopeful.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

New Easter Picture Books To Read With Your Little Bunny

Hop into Easter with these fantastic and highly giftable new Easter books — an excellent addition to your child's Easter basket.