Pre-K
10 Engaging Audiobooks for Preschoolers
While not a replacement for reading a book aloud, audiobooks provide many benefits of their own, helping kids to expand their imagination and strengthen their listening, pronunciation, and comprehension skills.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Hello, World! Printables and Activities
Kids can explore the ocean floor, shoot up to outer space, and get to know the critters in their own backyard through these delightful Hello, World! printables.
Teen
15 Enlightening and Empathetic YA Novels About Mental Illness
If you’re looking for books to help a teen who’s struggling or to increase your own understanding of mental health issues, these books can get you started.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Antiracist Baby Encourages Readers Big and Small to Think Deeper About Race and Racism
Ibram X. Kendi’s Antiracist Baby encourages us to stop tiptoeing around racism. With bright, engaging illustrations and thoughtful, rhyming text, this book is an excellent antiracism primer for both little readers and their grown-ups.
Tween
Audiobooks for Both Neurotypical and Neurodivergent Tweens
Author Cat Patrick shares why audiobooks are great for both neurotypical and neurodivergent kids — based on her experience with her twin daughters — as well as her audiobook recommendations.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Books to Help Kids Understand the Fight for Racial Equality
These books can serve as resources to help us move beyond tokens and icons to a deeper understanding of our history and its legacy.
Teen
15 YA Books to Look Forward to in Fall 2020
This fall, the new YA titles are dramatic and diverse enough to keep your mind blissfully distracted from the news of the day — at least through the end of the year.
Growing Reader
Tween
21 Middle Grade & Chapter Books to Dive Into This Fall 2020
Whether a thoughtful examination of dealing with family tragedy, a rip-roaring adventure, a thrilling fantasy, or a book designed to help young readers understand – and put into context – current events, there’s plenty to get excited about.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Inspiring Kids’ Books That Celebrate Everyday Heroes
These kids’ books celebrate the everyday heroes who have touched our lives, be they community helpers risking their personal safety for others or influential leaders actively working for change. Use them to inspire your reader to be a force for good themselves.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
21 Picture Books to Read for Fall 2020
There is no better way to welcome in the change of seasons than by cuddling up with a cozy blanket and a big pile of brand-new books. From well-known authors and characters to new offerings, here are some titles you won’t want to miss.