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Books Tweens Can’t Stop Talking About

We asked voracious tween readers to take their noses out of their books for five minutes and tell us what books they’d recommend to their friends. Here's what they had to say.

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The Best Characters in Children’s Literature

Wise wizards, brave adventurers, mischievous troublemakers. Check out this list of best characters and see if you agree with who made the cut!

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Tips & Advice

My Booklist Can Wait: Why I’ll Keep Reading What My Kids Are Reading

My previously illiterate child will soon be able to read completely on his own. It’s tempting to see this as liberation, a chance to go back to my own stack of books. I won't though, and here's why.

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How to Encourage a Love of Books and Reading in Preschoolers

Building a book habit in preschoolers is a critical part of their long-term reading success. Find out how to get them started.

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Teen

Pay No Attention to the Book Under My Bed

"Secret" books – books kids hide or read without their parents knowing – are a rite of passage for adolescents.

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Tips & Advice

How to Read Books Like a Mom

Moms possess a certain mom-mojo that changes storytime from something ordinary to something extraordinary.

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8 Fairy Tale Retellings to Leave Teens Happily Ever After

It’s a brave new world for princesses and their glass slippers! Here are some of the best fairy tale retellings, fit for a teen.

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Just For Fun

Everything I Need to Know I Learned From Harry Potter

As the first book in J.K. Rowling's beloved series turns 20, we reflect on all the life lessons we learned from Harry and his friends.

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Learning to Read: A Survival Guide for Parents

When kids are learning to read, it can be tough on parents. Here are ten tips to help you survive this important stage.

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6 Tips to Make Reading Fun, Not Frustrating

For some kids, reading is like doing the hokey pokey upside down, underwater, in a clown suit — freakishly hard and not at all fun. Here's how parents can help.