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A Question of Faith: Books and Resources to Help Us Talk to Our Kids About Religion and Spirituality

For some parents, discussions about religion and spirituality are some of the hardest talks to have. Here, some books and resources for kids and parents to help.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Friend Farmers: 3 Tools for Helping Kids Make and Keep New Friends

The first months of school are a great time to introduce kids to easy-to-remember tools that will help them cultivate new friendships and sprout community.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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