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Growing Reader
Tween

The Books Kids Say They Can’t Wait to Read in 2016

We asked third through sixth graders across the country what they were most excited to read in 2016. Here are the books they can’t wait to crack open.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

4 Ways to Bring Book Lessons Into Your Kids’ Everyday Activities

The learning doesn't have to stop at the end of the book! Parents can extend the learning experience beyond the book with a few easy and fun activities.

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Teen

16 of the Most Exciting YA Books to Read in 2016

For teen readers (and wannabe-kids at heart), 2016 offers exciting new young adult books from beloved authors and debuts destined to create lifelong fans.

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Tween

16 Great Middle Grade Books to Read in 2016

Whether your tween's book tastes run to fantasy, humor, or stories based on real life experiences, they'll find much to love in 2016's new releases.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

16 Awesome Picture Books to Read in 2016

Filled with funny, whimsical, and clever stories, these sixteen picture books are some of the most promising releases for 2016.

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Teen

5 Tips for Nailing Your College Essays from The Princeton Review

College essays can be daunting. These helpful tips from The Princeton Review will help applicants craft personal, engaging stories.

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Just For Fun

2015’s Biggest Moments in Children’s and YA Literature

We could write a whole book about what made 2015 such a special year for children's and YA literature, but we’ve winnowed the highlights down to a shortlist.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Our Favorite Picture Book Dads of 2015

Contributor Tom Burns shares his picks for the best, most realistic, wonderfully flawed, and funny dads featured in picture books in 2015.

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Grown-Up Reads

Loved By Real Readers: The Best Books of 2015

We asked real readers to share their favorite books of 2015. From thrilling novels to inspirational memoirs, you're sure to find your next great read here.

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Just For Fun

7 Reasons Why “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Is Going to Be Awesome

Here are the seven things about “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” J.K. Rowling's recently announced play, that we’re most excited about. Read on, Muggles!