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Novels for Teen Besties
Teen

BFF Books: 9 Novels for Teen Besties

These nine books -- set in the past, present, and dystopian future -- celebrate the bond between best friends. Read one and pass it along to your bestie.

When Mia Wouldn't Read
Growing Reader
Tween

When Mia Wouldn’t Read

Mia fessed up — she wasn’t really reading. She was telling her teacher she was reading at home, and telling her grandmother that she was reading at school.

Great Magazines for Kids
All Ages

Fine Print: Great Magazines for Kids

The thrill of seeing their name on a magazine's mailing label gives kids a sense of ownership and can help get them excited about reading.

Let's Read About Sex
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Let’s Read About Sex: Books to Help with ‘The Talk’

We gathered up sex-talk book recommendations appropriate whether you’ve got a kindergartner or a teen about to head off to college.

5 Things to Look for in a Baby Book
Baby & Toddler

5 Things to Look for in a Baby Book

There are a ton of baby books to choose from. These quick tips will reduce the possibility of coming home with a dud.

Everyone’s Favorite Class Pet Gets a New Nickname! Brightly Talks with Humphrey Author Betty G. Birney Thumbnail
Growing Reader
Tween

Everyone’s Favorite Class Pet Gets a New Nickname! Brightly Talks with Humphrey Author Betty G. Birney

Author Betty Birney shares the real-life inspiration behind the Humphrey books, how she got her start, and her best advice for young writers.

Literary Characters Teens and Tweens Can Look Up To
Tween
Teen

10 Literary Characters Tween and Teen Girls Can Look Up To

These are female characters who don’t conform to stereotypes, who struggle and suffer, and who show young readers the power of perseverance and pluck.

How Being a Parent Changed Reading for Me
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

How Being a Parent Changed Reading for Me

I am an introvert by nature, and I value my alone time and my quiet time — growing up, reading afforded me both. But my relationship with books and reading changed when I had my twins.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

13 Excellent Writing Apps and Websites for Kids

Whether you have a child just learning to form letters or an older kid who’s learning the finer points of storytelling, you’ll find excellent learning tools on this list.

Library Scavenger Hunt
Growing Reader
Tween

Get to Know Your Library: A Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Get your kids comfortable with their local library with this fun library scavenger hunt, complete with printable clues.