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Teen

Nic Stone Shares Her Personal Struggles With Mental Illness

**Content warning: The following essay contains euphemistic mentions of depression and suicide. Please read with caution.** The first time I …

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

There’s a Little Golden Book for That

In over 75 years of publishing, Little Golden Books has covered everything from Disney to Droids to Dolly Parton.

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Teen

Asian-Inspired Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books for Teens

Explore new worlds and fantastic stories with these young adult books inspired by Asian mythology, folklore, and legends — all written by Asian authors.

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Growing Reader

The Funniest Books for Second and Third Grade Readers

From picture books to chapter books, these stories for second and third graders are guaranteed to elicit laughter!

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Tween

Modern Middle Grade Reads for Fans of Judy Blume

If you have a reader who loves Judy Blume, you’ll find similar middle grade books on this list to add to their reading stack.

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Tween

Creating Safe Spaces: Simple Strategies for Helping Every Kid Feel Welcome

These strategies can help create welcoming, non-judgmental spaces where kids feel validated and accepted for being exactly who they are.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

15 Books That Model Empathy and Compassion for Young Readers

Empathy is not easy to teach, but books that put kindness and inclusion at the forefront can help spark conversations with children about what it means to be empathetic and compassionate.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Fantastic Picture Books for Fans of Mo Willems

Check out these delightful, funny, creative stories if you’re looking for books similar to Mo Willems’ style and wit. 

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

A Garden In My Hands: Scratch Art Henna Hands Craft

Meera Sriram's A Garden in My Hands captures the joy of passing down the well-loved custom of applying henna. Kids can make henna art of their own with this multicultural craft!

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Pre-K

Very Good Hats Is a Playful Exploration of Imagination

This delightful picture book playfully explores the concept of a hat while encouraging readers to think outside the box.