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Tween

Empowering Girls to Love Math

Could the “math gap” between girls and boys be more about confidence than competence? Math teacher-turned-author Jennifer Swender wants girls to see math as a challenge to overcome rather than a standard of perfection to achieve.

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Tween

Why the Theme of My First Novel Is Childhood Loneliness

As a youngster, I would observe the interaction of siblings or friends with both an aching sense of yearning and a level of dread that proved to be an insurmountable obstacle. Childhood loneliness can be a complicated matter.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

9 Toy-riffic Books for Fans of Toy Story

Whether you love the friendships, the adventures, or the mere idea of toys coming to life, we’ve rounded up nine fantastic books for readers who love Toy Story.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Books for Kids Fascinated by Maps

Maps can inspire wonder about faraway places and evoke fantasies about interesting journeys, or give a new perspective on a familiar location. If you have a map-lover in your household, these kid-approved titles are the perfect offerings.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Big Boys Cry: Teaching Children That Tears Are Nothing to Fear

People often get caught up on the idea of “strength” when it comes to emotional literacy — whether they feel it takes more strength to hide your emotions, or to be open with how you feel.

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Tween

6 Graphic Novels to Add to Your Classroom or School Library

From coming-of-age plots to fairy tale retellings, these kid-favorite graphic novels are must-haves for any classroom or school library.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Why Reading Childhood Favorites to Your Kids Is Honestly the Best

See why reading your favorite childhood story to your kids can be a great way to connect with them and your younger self!

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of June 2019

June’s best book releases feature a sparkling new creature that’s half-llama, half-unicorn; middle grade novels packed with magic, mermaids, and zombies; and YA reads that spin tales you’ve never heard before.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Summer Reading Challenge for Kids — 2019 Edition

Filled with inspiring ways to play, learn, and explore this summer, our checklist of 20 interactive challenge ideas makes reading a fun adventure for kids.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Cult of the Head Start: An Argument for Letting Kids Dabble

In this excerpt from Range, David Epstein shares how parents who encourage their children to try a myriad of different interests are more likely to succeed, versus the “Tiger parent” method of specializing early.