Growing Reader
Picture Books Featuring Memorable Black Artists From the Past, Present, and Future
These 10 Black artists from the past, present, and future use their brushes, wood carving tools, and fashion designs as a voice for change.
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Tween
Teen
11 Book Picks for Fans of Alex Rider
With pulse-pounding action and cinematic levels of intrigue, fans of the Alex Rider series are sure to devour these great next-reads.
Growing Reader
Tween
Tips and Tricks for Building Kids’ Reading Stamina
Research shows that the amount of reading time and reading volume significantly impacts kids’ reading success. These tips can help kids build their reading stamina.
Teen
Great Adult Books for Teens
Teens will find this collection of fantastic adult books just as compelling as their YA favorites.
Growing Reader
Too Cute! 13 Critter-Filled Chapter Books for Kids Who Love Animals
Emerging readers love books that feature cute, cuddly, and happy animals. These nine chapter books will fill the demands of critter-loving kids.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Heartwarming Audiobooks To Share With Kids This Valentine’s Day
From familial love to self-love to first love, listen to the best audiobooks that celebrate love in its many forms.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Building Background Knowledge To Improve Kids’ Reading Skills
Reading about what we know is just easier. Use these tips to help kids intentionally build background knowledge to increase their reading comprehension skills.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: Richard Scarry’s Busy Busy Airport
Follow along with this delightful read-aloud video packed with fun airport scenes. Plus, visit Montgomery County Airpark in Maryland to learn how real planes operate.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Books Like Press Here: 11 Interactive Stories for Hands-On Kids
Kids will love these interactive books that make the reader feel like they're controlling the action on the page.
Tween
11 Girl-Centered Sci-Fi Novels for Tweens
These action-packed science fiction books star female protagonists and transport tweens into worlds of space travel, aliens, robots, and not-yet-realized scientific inventions.
