Educator Resources
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tips & Advice
Fun and Easy Ways to Get Kids Interested in Poetry
When your kids think of poetry, do their eyes light up with delight? If not, here are some simple ways to make poetry fun and interesting for them!
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
5 Graphic Novels to Excite Your Young "Avengers" Fan
If your junior heroes want to read more about the exploits of Earth’s mightiest heroes, here are some suggestions that should delight any "Avengers" movie fan.
