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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tween

Teen

15 Books To Bridge the Gap Between Middle Grade and YA

These book recommendations are perfect for kids that have outgrown middle grade books, but aren't quite ready for YA.

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Growing Reader

10 Buzzworthy Chapter Book Series for 6- to 8-Year-Olds

Here are 10 “kid-approved” series that you may not know about but come highly recommended by young readers.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

11 Unconventional Love Stories for Kids

If you're looking for the perfect love-themed read for a child who's easily grossed out by "the kissing parts," look no further than these books.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Fantastic Picture Books That Celebrate Imaginary Friends

These fantastic picture books capture the power and wonder of imaginary friends and their role in a child's life.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

No More Bullies! 12 Books About Bullying for Young Readers

Picture books can be a great way to gently bring up the topic of bullying — whether to help kids with an immediate need or prepare them for the future.

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Tween

Bullies Be Gone! 15 Middle Grade Books on Bullying

These middle grade reads deal with various forms of bullying while offering insight, hope, humor, and inspiration.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Danbi Leads the School Parade

Follow along with Ms. Linda to see how Danbi, who just moved to America from South Korea, uses the power of her imagination to make new friends at school.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Picture Books To Help Teach Kids Important Social Skills

From sitting in class to being kind to others, these books can help kids master life with friends as they head back to school.

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