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Growing Reader
Tween

15 Great Read-Aloud Books for Older Kids

We've rounded up a few parent and kid favorites for anyone looking to pick up a captivating book and cozy up with their big kids for storytime tonight.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of May 2019

Are you craving a little fictional romance, or maybe a high-stakes novel that will help you blow off some steam? Either way, we’ve got you covered with this month’s best reads!

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Grown-Up Reads

Hands Held: The Lifesaving Value of Talking About Mental Health

I thought illnesses like mine were something you couldn’t, shouldn’t, mustn’t talk about. But that’s simply untrue. I discovered that when you talk about these things, a whole community of people is waiting to support you.

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Tween

Page-Turning Classics for 9- to 12-Year-Olds

Some kids may think of classics as a dusty, centuries-old brick of a book. We've compiled a selection of true classics tween readers will treasure for the rest of their lives.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of May 2019

Featuring great picture books for whiling away road trips to YA reads both spellbinding and profound, May’s best new book releases are a total treat for readers of all ages.

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Tween
Teen

How To Talk to Kids About Social Media and Self-Respect

While the aggravation, envy, and self-doubt that come from scrolling through "influencer" feeds may seem harmless, it can actually be damaging, especially to younger people.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Read along with Dr. Seuss's Oh, The Places You'll Go!, a timeless picture book sure to inspire kids of all ages as they navigate life's many ups and downs.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Books for Star Wars-Obsessed Kids

We've assembled a quick, age-appropriate list of books that will delight any kid who has consumed all things Star Wars and doesn’t know what to read next.

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Grown-Up Reads

Slow Down, Momma: A Note of Encouragement for Busy Moms

As mothers, how do we find space in the middle of all the madness to pause and practice the art of steadying our minds? To start: do what you can where you are.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

9 Picture Books That Celebrate Great Teachers

What better way to honor teachers than with poignantly crafted stories about them? These kids' books starring and celebrating educators are prime examples.