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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Making Our Voices Heard: Books About Activism for Kids

These books can help readers jumpstart the conversation of what it means to show up, speak out, resist, and persist on behalf of their own beliefs — and for those who may not have a voice.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

The Write Stuff: 15 Kids’ Books To Encourage Storytelling

If you have an aspiring writer at home, or a child struggling with a writing assignment for school, here are some books that provide inspiration and advice.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

6 Ways To Celebrate Banned Books Week

In 2022, 2,571 book titles were challenged. Now more than ever, it’s essential to talk to kids about the right to read — and let them read banned books!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Libros En Español: Empowering Stories of Hispanic Women for Kids in Spanish

These children's books in Spanish introduce kids to trailblazing Hispanic women who have defied stereotypes and shattered barriers

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

16 Essential Classics for Beginning Readers

These timeless tales will appeal to readers young and old alike. They’re the classic books you’ll pull off your shelves over and over again.

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Tween

18 Books Like Percy Jackson

We’ve picked a few series featuring a new cast of characters that are sure to help tide over even the most dedicated of Rick Riordan fans.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

The Best New Children’s & YA Books of September

From gorgeous picture books by celebrity authors to action-packed YA novels, Here are the most exciting books coming your way this month.

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Pre-K

10 Books for Young Readers Who Enjoy The Rainbow Fish

Whether your child loves The Rainbow Fish’s illustrations or you’re on the hunt for stories with teachable messages, here are ten picture books to try.

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Tween

20 Books for Middle Schoolers

Here are 20 books for kids — ranging from funny to sad to dramatic — that accurately portray the ups and downs of middle school life, and how to survive it.

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Growing Reader

Magical Chapter Books to Introduce 6- to 8-Year-Olds to Fantasy

With smaller page counts, simpler plots, larger text, and illustrations on almost every page, these early chapter books are an excellent way to introduce your child to the wild and magic world of fantasy novels!