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Bookish Fun for Winter: A January Reading Challenge for Kids

Kickstart the new year by resolving to read more great books! Use these ten reading challenges to help guide the way.

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Growing Reader

Beatrix Potter’s Best Stories for Kids

Over 100 years ago, Beatrix Potter wrote stories of crafty and curious animals — and they are as relevant today as they were then. These are some of our favorite books by the beloved creator of Peter Rabbit.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Most Exciting Picture Books of 2019

Celebrate another year of great reading with these incredible picture books that are sure to help children explore emotions, build empathy, learn about the world, laugh a ton, and more.

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2019’s Must-Read Middle Grade Books

From historical fiction to action-filled adventures, these are the amazing titles for tweens that will be at the top of our reading list this year.

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The Most Buzzed-About YA Books of 2019

Whether you’re looking for dark mysteries, lighthearted romances, realistic tales, or sweeping fantasies, you’ll find plenty of great YA to explore.

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Growing Reader

6 Tips for Enjoying Nonfiction with Young Children

There’s a strong case for including informational text in your family’s reading diet. Here are some tried-and-true tips for making reading nonfiction to young kids enjoyable.

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The Best YA Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2018

With the year coming to a close, it’s a great time to look back at 2018’s best releases in young adult sci-fi and fantasy. See if your favorites made the list!

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Tween

Heartfelt Middle Grade Books That Will Make You Cry

In these middle grade books, the emotions resonate deeply, the stories are heartfelt, and their characters will linger with readers long after they’ve finished the last pages.

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20 of the Most Exciting YA Books of 2018

From eye-opening fiction and personal nonfiction to coveted titles from fan-favorite and first-time authors alike, there's so much to look forward to in YA in 2018.

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Tween

20 of the Most Buzzed-About Middle Grade Books of 2018

Tweens had a lot to explore in 2018, including middle grade books from debut authors and new releases from major players like Dave Eggers, Wendy Mass, and Rebecca Stead.