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Teen

6 Great Websites for Teen Writers

Rather than bombard teens with fancy pens and motivational reading, direct them to a comfort zone: the Internet. These sites are great resources for future storytellers.

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Pre-K

Summer 2015 Preview: The Best Books for Preschoolers

Although your littlest ones may not be reading chapter books yet, there’s no reason not to fill their summer with great stories.

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Tips & Advice

Modernization or Censorship? The Case of the Non-PC Children’s Book

Does editing out potentially upsetting material in books like Pippi Longstocking and Huckleberry Finn make them safe or strip them of their historical context?

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Tween

Teen

Best Books for Boys with Strong Female Characters

I don’t think there are “boys’ books” or “girls’ books.” My hope is simply to provide parents of boys who like more traditionally masculine books with some options that include strong, interesting female characters.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

7 of the Best Children's Books About Divorce and Separation

Children's books about divorce or separation can be a helpful tool to help kids make sense of what's happening, process and talk about their feelings.

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Tips & Advice

Easy Ways to Build Your Child's Love of Reading Every Day

We chatted with Daniel T. Willingham, author of Raising Kids Who Read, to see to see how busy parents can help foster a love of reading in their children.

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Tips & Advice

5 Ways Reading Matters to Kids’ Health

Reading and health go hand in hand throughout life. The road to becoming a happy reader and healthy kid starts at birth, and the benefits last a lifetime.

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All Ages

Fine Print: Great Magazines for Kids

The thrill of seeing their name on a magazine's mailing label gives kids a sense of ownership and can help get them excited about reading.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

Let’s Read About Sex: Books to Help with 'The Talk'

We gathered up sex-talk book recommendations appropriate whether you’ve got a kindergartner or a teen about to head off to college.

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Tween

Teen

10 Literary Characters Tween and Teen Girls Can Look Up To

These are female characters who don’t conform to stereotypes, who struggle and suffer, and who show young readers the power of perseverance and pluck.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

13 Excellent Writing Apps and Websites for Kids

Whether you have a child just learning to form letters or an older kid who’s learning the finer points of storytelling, you’ll find excellent learning tools on this list.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Get to Know Your Library: A Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Get your kids comfortable with their local library with this fun library scavenger hunt, complete with printable clues.

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