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Growing Reader

Read, Give, Grow! Books to Inspire Generosity in Your Young Reader

Milk + Bookies, a charitable organization that gets books into the hands of thousands of children who need them, share their favorite books to encourage young readers to give, share, and appreciate what they have.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Making Magic Together: Craft and Creativity Books for the Whole Family

Summer is a time to create, play, and learn as a family. These creative and crafty books will help you do just that.

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Tips & Advice

JetBlue Is Taking Reading and Literacy to New Heights

Did you know that there is access to only 1 age-appropriate book for every 300 children in underserved communities? See how JetBlue is working to change that through their Soar with Reading program, and find out how you can help!

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Just For Fun

Lies I’ve Told My Kid While Reading

Here are just a few of the lies I’ve told my beautiful, trusting daughter while we were reading together. (Don’t judge me.)

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Growing Reader

Talking Art, Parties, and Foodie Fun with Peanut Butter & Cupcake Author Terry Border

Brightly sits down with Terry Border, the super cool author and illustrator behind Peanut Butter & Cupcake. And don't miss the sweet Cupcake activities for kids.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

If You Liked This Book, Try … A Summer Reading List Filled with Old and New Favorites

When it comes to summer reading selections, it's often helpful to get a comparison. Here are ten new books paired with ones you might have already enjoyed.

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Growing Reader

8 Ways To Help Kids Understand What They Read

Now that your child is a more independent reader, you can use these reading comprehension strategies to help them understand what they read.

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Teen

5 Genius Audiobooks for Proudly Geeky Teens

If you have a fanboy or fangirl at home who'd love listening to something smart and cool, here are five awesome audiobooks definitely worth their attention.

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Meet the Illustrator: Hannah Harrison

In today's Meet the Illustrator feature we chat with Hannah Harrison, award-winning author and illustrator of Extraordinary Jane and the brand-new (and super adorable) book, Friends Stick Together.

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Magical Thinking: Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Fables from Around the World

For all of you who still wish, on occasion, for a magic wand, a noble quest, or a royal crown, here are a few family faves beyond Grimm, all with an international flair.