Friendship
Growing Reader
Tween
14 Slam-Dunk Kids' Books About Basketball
From biographies on legendary players to action-packed stories about the game, these basketball books are sure to captivate any basketball-loving kid.
Tween
Adventurous Books for Fans of Pippi Longstocking
Filled with adventure, laughter, and friendship, these books for tween readers will charm young Pippi lovers.
Tween
Books That Teach Life Skills to Tweens
Books are an excellent way to encourage tweens to learn how to cook, clean, camp, use money, and deal with challenging social situations. Here are some fantastic titles that teach life skills to tweens.
Tween
Sad Books Say So Much: 8 Books That Give Fourth and Fifth Graders All the Feels
When kids are asked about their favorite genre, many of them say, “I love sad books.” Here are some of the best kid-recommended “sad” reads.
Tween
Fitting In, Sticking Out, and Finding Yourself: 20 Books for Middle Schoolers
Here are 20 books for kids — ranging from funny to sad to dramatic — that accurately portray the ups and downs of middle school life, and how to survive it.
Tween
It’s Complicated: 11 Books for Tween Girls
Not only do these 11 books give tween girls something to relate to, they also give parents an inside look at what their kids are experiencing.
Tween
How To Help Your Kids Make New Friends
Author Jennie Allen shares her tried-and-true tips that kids can use to make new friends, combat loneliness, and gain confidence.
Growing Reader
Early Chapter Books With Fierce Female Characters
Finding early chapter books with bold leading ladies can be surprisingly difficult. The next time you’re looking for a good book full of girl power, give one of these a try.
Teen
Adventure-Filled YA Books About Road Trips
Whether you’re interested in romances on the road, thrillers, or coming-of-age stories, these road trip books for young adults will take you on unforgettable adventures.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
30 Great LGBTQ+ Picture Books for Kids
Everyone can benefit from the messages of unconditional love and acceptance in these picture books.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
15 Books That Model Empathy and Compassion for Young Readers
Empathy is not easy to teach, but books that put kindness and inclusion at the forefront can help spark conversations with children about what it means to be empathetic and compassionate.
Tween
6 Books That 6th Grade Girls Are Raving About
The secret to getting busy tweens to read? Finding the book that hooks. Sixth graders are raving about these friendship and adventure stories.
Tween
17 Essential Coming-of-Age Novels for Tweens
Being a tween is hard. These powerful coming-of-age novels can help kids navigate this tumultuous time in their lives.
Teen
Fantastic YA Books About Female Friendships
These YA novels address the complexities of female friendships, the ups and downs, and the comfort and heartache.
