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Tween

Behind the Book: Rob Buyea on the Real-Life Moments That Inspired The Perfect Score

"The testing crux of my new novel, The Perfect Score, came to me on a day when there was no school and the teacher/writer in me was home alone."

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Tween

Teen

Naama Bloom of HelloFlo Talks Periods, Puberty โ€” and Her New Book

We caught up with author Naama Bloom to talk about HelloFlo, her frank, funny, and fact-forward new book about puberty for girls.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

17 New Authors of Color Writing Much-Needed Stories for Kids

These new(ish) authors of color write diverse books aimed at children, teens, and young adults. Their works resonate with the times, speak to the future, and show children varied experiences and perspectives.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

12 Funny and Real Tales of Friendship Gone Wrong for Kids

Friendships can sometimes go awry. These funny and relatable tales of the occasionally bumpy road to togetherness are great for young readers.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Making Mr. Lemoncello Proud: Chris Grabenstein on the Value of Libraries Today

Chris Grabenstein, author of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series, discusses his own relationship with books growing up and the unique role libraries can play in kids' lives.

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Teen

5 Fascinating Insights into Your Teenโ€™s Brain

If youโ€™re looking to better understand what happens when your kid enters adolescence โ€” and what's going on in their head โ€” check out these expert insights.

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Teen

Writing About the Past and Stumbling Upon the Present: Adriana Mather on Reliving History

The more research I did for my books, the more I kept stumbling upon evidence that history repeats itself โ€” a phrase I thought was nothing more than an overused clichรฉ but found was a frightening reality.

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Tween

Teen

12 Authors on the Banned Books Theyโ€™ll Never Forget

To celebrate Banned Books Week, we asked authors to share the banned or challenged book that made a lasting impact on them as young people. Here are the books that have stayed with them through the years.

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Just For Fun

A Love Letter to Bookshops

Bookshops are a gateway to another world. There is nothing like the tingle of expectation as you step over the threshold.

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Growing Reader

Meet the Illustrator: Abby Hanlon

We went behind the scenes with author and illustrator Abby Hanlon to explore her fan-favorite Dory Fantasmagory series!

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Tween

No Grown-Ups in Sight: The Freedom of Middle Grade Adventures

In middle grade literature, and life, the ultimate fantasy is the freedom to do what you want, just you and maybe another kid, no grown-ups in sight.

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Tween

Showing the Next Generation the Heroism and Courage of 9/11 Through Story

We chatted with Tom Rinaldi about adapting his book The Red Bandanna, a stunning biography of a young man who saved several lives on 9/11, for middle grade readers.

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