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Teen

Fit for a King, Queen, or Teen: 10 Royalty-Inspired Books for YA Readers

These teen books centered on royalty — some pegged to real-life kingdoms and others to crowns of the writers’ inventions — will keep readers riveted.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Art Comes To Life in These Middle Grade Novels

If you have a curious and creative kid at home who loves artsy stories, here are some excellent novels about art bursting into action.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

5 Ways to Add Movement to Storytime

Kids aren't meant to be sedentary. Check out this list of teacher-tested ideas to help kids move during read-aloud time!

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Tween

18 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Fifth and Sixth Grade Readers

These books are loved by advanced fifth and sixth grade readers for their unique character voices, complex plots and themes, and high page counts.

Books That Celebrate Black Excellence
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

13 Nonfiction Kids’ Books That Celebrate Black Excellence

These fantastic reads center on Black figures throughout history who embodied excellence in their respective fields and inspired those around them.

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Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: How Do Lions Say I Love You

Little animal lovers will enjoy reading along with this snuggly story about how these cuddly creatures show affection.

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Baby & Toddler

The Best Informational Books for Toddlers

Including informational books in a toddler’s reading diet builds vocabulary and world knowledge. For some children, informational books are the ones that spark their love of reading.

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Tween

9 Middle Grade Books Sure To Change Kids’ Worldview

Use these books, paired with thoughtful discussion prompts, to offer young readers a new perspective on the world.

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Pre-K

14 Clever Picture Books for Kids (and Their Parents)

Kids like to hear the same books over and over and over again. But fear not, parents. These clever picture books may be just the cure for storytime ennui.

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Teen

15 Fractured Fairy Tales for Teens

Enchant your young adult readers with these creative, more adult retellings of fairy tales like Snow White, Cinderella, and more.