Educator Resources
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Tried and True: The Nonfiction Books Children's Booksellers and Book Experts Are Recommending
We talked to some of our favorite book experts about the nonfiction titles and trends they are most excited about. Here's what they told us.
Tween
On-Trend Titles: DIY Style and Fashion Books for Tweens
These DIY style and fashion books are great for tweens who want to express themselves and build creative skills along the way.
Tween
5 Books That Have Fourth and Fifth Graders Seriously Cracking Up
Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries top kids' recommendations, but they're not the only funny books out there. These "kid-approved” books also have kids busting up.
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
How to Find Time to Read When You Have Young Kids
There are the obvious times to squeeze in reading when you have young kids (during naptime, before bed). Here are a few other parent-tested ideas.
Tween
Paranormal Plots: 5 Ghoulishly Great Ghost Stories for Tweens
In honor of the scariest time of year, author Michelle Schusterman shares her five favorite ghost stories for tween readers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Get Your Slink On: 10 Picture Books for National Reptile Awareness Day
Looking to celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day? Or entertain your reptile lover? These ten picture books feature crocodiles, alligators, lizards, and more!
Teen
Write Now: How Teens Can Start Their Own Writing Group
Teens who love to read have the foundation for being excellent writers — one of the best ways for teens to develop their craft is to start a writing group.
Growing Reader
Tween
Make a Date with Hogwarts: 7 Ways to Read Harry Potter as a Family
If you’re looking for some fun ways to stretch out your time with Harry and his friends, and make this special series a family event, we have some suggestions.
Tween
Teen
Get to Know the 5 Finalists for the 2015 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
The National Book Awards just announced the finalists for the 2015 Young People’s Literature Award. Here's a closer look at the five nominees.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Help Kids Find the Funny in Their Fears
Bethany Barton, author of I'm Trying to Love Spiders, shares how laughter can help kids (and grown-ups!) overcome their fears.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Read Me! 6 Delightful Books for Fans of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
If you’re a big fan of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, here are six tremendous books for kids and teens inspired by its indelible legacy.
Tween
How Unique Characters Can Teach Us About Ourselves and Each Other
Author Marilyn Hilton discusses the importance of diverse characters in books and shares how her own children inspired her middle grade novel, Full Cicada Moon.
