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Children’s Books That Celebrate Strength and Resilience in the Face of Life’s Challenges

Pictures books are a simple yet powerful tool for discussing myriad difficult topics and providing kids with models for coping with tough situations of all kinds.

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Tween

Remembering Charlotte’s Web, the Girl I Was, the Mom I Am, and the Teacher I Loved

Charlotte’s Web celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. How many of us remember well the first time we read or heard this beloved story?

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Read Globally: 17 Beautiful Books That Introduce Mexican Culture & History to Kids

From picture books to middle grade novels, we’ve found wonderful stories that reflect that myriad facets of Mexican culture and history.

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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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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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Growing Reader

Tween

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library is a fun-filled, lightning-fast novel for middle grade readers that's packed with fun puzzles and book references.

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Teen

5 Fascinating Insights into Your Teen’s Brain

If you’re looking to better understand what happens when your kid enters adolescence — and what's going on in their head — check out these expert insights.

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Tween

Teen

Critical Reading — Teaching Kids to Discern Real Information from Fake News

How can we give the next generation the skills to determine if something they read is true, false, or somewhere in between? These expert tips can help.

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Growing Reader

Tween

An Introduction to Mike Lupica: Sports Stories and Life Lessons for Kids and Tweens

If you have a sports lover at home, Mike Lupica is an author to know. Here are some of Lupica's best kids' books for football, basketball, soccer, and baseball enthusiasts.

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All Ages

14 New Children's and YA Books That Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

From aspiring luchadoras to determined punk rockers to men and women whose contributions to history won’t soon be forgotten, these stories are great for sharing not only during Hispanic Heritage Month, but all year round.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

9 Standout Verse Novels for Kids and Teens Reading Below Grade Level

These novels for elementary schoolers, middle schoolers, and teens are standouts for their memorable characters and plots and the ways that the authors use verse to tell the stories.

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Pre-K

10 Things You Can Do This Summer to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

The summer is the perfect time to help prepare your child for the transition to kindergarten. Here are some things you can do at home to get them ready.

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