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Tween

Tiler Peck on Ballet, Big Dreams, and Her New Book XO Ballerina Big Sis

Tiler Peck is a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet and is one of the top ballerinas working …

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Baby & Toddler

How To Pick the Perfect Baby Name

Learn tips from Colleen Slagen, professional baby name consultant and content creator, to find the perfect name for your child.

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Tween

Ask Your Kids Questions You Don't Know the Answer To

Author Adam Gidwitz set out to ask kids a hard, philosophical question; a question he didn't have an answer to. Their responses taught him a lesson in listening.

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Teen

On Justice for Black Boyhood

As an author and parent, Kim Johnson aims to foster a world where Black boys can thrive and be cherished for the incredible individuals they are.

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Tween

Max Brooks Says Goodbye to Minecraft With The Village

Brightly sat down with Brooks to talk about the art of reaching reluctant readers, so that they, too, can reap the life lessons in books like his latest Minecraft story, The Village.Β 

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Keeping Busy With Reese Witherspoon

We sat down with Reese to talk about her new children's book, teaching kids adaptability, and finding time to read as a busy parent.

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Tween

Teen

Mentoring vs. Monitoring Your Kids on Social Media

See these tips on how building an honest, and open relationship with your child is the best defense against the digital issues kids face.

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Teen

How To Help Questioning Teens Talk About Their Gender Identity & Sexuality

Here are some basic guidelines for helping teens questioning their sexuality or gender identity navigate their evolving sense of self.

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Tween

Fanning the Flame of Storytelling

When Malia Maunakea set out to write the Hawaiian version of Percy Jackson, she had to consider the great responsibility of passing on her culture's stories.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Finding Sunshine on Rainy Days With Kevin and Danielle Jonas

The power couple delves into the inspiration behind their new picture book, strategies for helping their kids handle disappointment, and their favorite family activities on rainy days.

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Teen

Nic Stone Shares Her Personal Struggles With Mental Illness

**Content warning: The following essay contains euphemistic mentions of depression and suicide. Please read with caution.** The first time I …

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Tween

Creating Safe Spaces: Simple Strategies for Helping Every Kid Feel Welcome

These strategies can help create welcoming, non-judgmental spaces where kids feel validated and accepted for being exactly who they are.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

A Garden In My Hands: Scratch Art Henna Hands Craft

Meera Sriram's A Garden in My Hands captures the joy of passing down the well-loved custom of applying henna. Kids can make henna art of their own with this multicultural craft!

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

How One Mom Used Reading Parties To Encourage a Love of Books

Who doesn’t love a good party? So why not transform your next at-home storytime into a celebration and show your readers what good company books can be!

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