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6 Fantastic Kids Books by Authors Who Usually Write for Adults

Here are six excellent children’s books – written for kids of various ages – that all come from authors best known for their grown-up offerings.

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8 Ways to Upcycle Your Old Books Into Cute Crafts and Gifts

Here are some great craft projects to try your hand at if you’ve got a stack of old books begging to be turned into something new and beautiful!

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5 Middle Grade Series You’ve Gotta Read (With or Without Your Kid)

I love reading middle grade books. They’re so darn good, and smart, and clever, and many have strong female characters. Here are five series you'll love.

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Fun Ways to Build Kids’ Writing and Grammar Skills + Free Printables

Playing with words is fun, and it’s a great way to build kids' reading, writing, and grammar skills. Here's how to get your kids engaged with wordplay.

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Putting My Monkey to Bed: The Sleep Time Struggles and Successes That Inspired My Latest Story

Author Gennifer Choldenko's son loved playing, crawling, building, and climbing; what he didn’t love was sleeping.

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14 Superb Shark Books for Hungry Readers

Have a shark-loving kid on your hands? Here is a list of amazing shark books – both funny and informative – kids can sink their teeth into.

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Creepy Novels That Captivate Reluctant Teen Readers

When I hear about a teenager hates reading or doesn't like books, I have a theory about why they’re so anti-reading: they just haven’t been properly scared.

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Brightly roundup + gallery for audit

Young adult thrillers are my latest addiction and I can’t get enough of them. Whether they’re exploring deep space, experimenting …

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Let Freedom Ring: 5 Books to Inspire Childhood Independence

Here are five reads to inspire children’s confidence in their own capability and independence.

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Our Favorite Rogues in Children’s Literature

It’s been said that bad guys have all the fun, but do you know who REALLY has the most fun, particularly in children’s literature? The rogues, the scoundrels, the devil-may-care characters that dance on that thin line between naughty and nice.