Teen
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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Growing Reader
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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 …
Growing Reader
Tween
Let Freedom Ring: 5 Books to Inspire Childhood Independence
Here are five reads to inspire children’s confidence in their own capability and independence.
Just For Fun
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.
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Growing Reader
Tween
Only But Not Lonely: 12 Awesome Books for Only Children
If you have just one kid (or your kid is just sick of their siblings at the moment), here some terrific kids’ books that really show what it means to be an empowered “only.”
Pre-K
Meet the Illustrator: Zachariah OHora
In today’s Meet the Illustrator feature we hear from Zachariah OHora, award-winning author and illustrator of No Fits, Nilson! and My Cousin Momo.
Growing Reader
Tween
5 Awe-Inspiring Books and Learning Activities for Budding Scientists
From outer space to ancient fossils, here are seven books (and learning activities!) to get your young scientist exploring, discovering, and engineering.
Grown-Up Reads
6 Totally Engrossing YA Audiobooks to Make a Long Commute Fly By
If you’re a grown-up who loves hearing engrossing stories — the kind that make a long commute melt away — look no further than these six YA audiobooks.
Tween
20th Century Pop Culture Icons — A Printable Quiz for Tweens
You and your kids can test your knowledge and have some fun with this printable quiz on 20th century pop culture icons.
Grown-Up Reads
The Apocalypse for Grown-Ups: Great Dystopian Novels for Adults
Here are seven stories for grown-ups that explore life after the collapse of civilization as we know it. And no, we’re not talking about your morning without coffee.
