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5 of the Coolest Children’s Libraries in the U.S.
With eye-catching designs, the best books for kids, and impressive community programming, these children’s libraries stand out as some of the top choices in the United States.
Tips & Advice
How to Help Kids Overcome Perfectionism
Unhealthy perfectionism inhibits children’s exploration, creativity, and personal growth. Fortunately, good books and helpful feedback from adults can work together to help our kids overcome this limiting mindset.
Tips & Advice
The Transformative Power of Reading Poetry as a Child
Throughout his life, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gregory Pardlo has witnessed poetry’s ability to spur the imagination and take readers “beyond language, beyond the literal.”
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: The Penderwicks
Jeanne Birdsall’s The Penderwicks is a heartwarming, funny story about the adventure-filled summer of a close-knit family. A contemporary tale that feels truly timeless, this middle grade novel is perfect for readers (of all ages!) who enjoy classics like Little Women and Anne of Green Gables.
Growing Reader
Parent-Tested, Expert-Recommended Advice for When Your Child Isn’t Reading Yet
Watching your child struggle with anything is difficult. And that can feel especially so when it comes to reading. Here is some helpful advice from parents who've been there and experts in the know.
Tween
12 Things Parents and Educators Should Know About Manga for Middle Schoolers
Here's what you need to know about the vast and visually stunning world of Japanese graphic novels, also known as manga.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
10 Picture Books That Introduce Big Ideas to Little Kids
Foster curiosity and a sense of wonder in your children with these picture books that introduce big ideas and philosophical questions to young readers.
Tween
Teen
12 Book Recommendations for Kids Who Adored A Wrinkle in Time
If your kids loved A Wrinkle in Time, try out these read-alikes — books that feature strong, smart kids on mind-blowing journeys.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Authors Share Their Favorite Kids’ Books About Girls, Written by Women
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked all kinds of authors to share their favorite female-led books for kids, written by women. From picture books to YA novels, here are the fantastic stories they recommend.
Tween
Teen
5 Teacher-Recommended Tips for Exploring Current Events With Your Students
I asked real-life teachers to share tips for reflecting with students on what they hear in the news. Here’s what they suggested.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Teachers Share Their All-Time Favorite Books for Preschoolers and Early Elementary Schoolers
We asked real-life preschool and elementary school teachers to share their favorite books for the classroom. Here are 11 picture books they recommend, plus tips on how to teach them.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
An Introduction to Tomie dePaola: Folktales for Young Readers
Tomie dePaola is one of the world’s most beloved children’s authors and illustrators with over 260 books to his name. These are some of his very best.
