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Growing Reader
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George Saunders’s Ultimate Picture Book Reading List for Kids
The bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo discusses his favorite books to share with kids and create reading memories to cherish forever.
Teen
16 of the Most Exciting YA Books to Read in 2016
For teen readers (and wannabe-kids at heart), 2016 offers exciting new young adult books from beloved authors and debuts destined to create lifelong fans.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
16 Awesome Picture Books to Read in 2016
Filled with funny, whimsical, and clever stories, these sixteen picture books are some of the most promising releases for 2016.
Just For Fun
Grown-Up Reads
Whatever You Do, Do Not Buy These Books This Holiday Season
If we can help one person not give a terribly misguided book this year, this will all be worth it.
Tween
12 Books About Friendship for Middle Grade Readers
One of the biggest challenges of parenting is figuring out how to help your child learn how to navigate sticky social situations. A good book, at the right time, can help.
Growing Reader
Minding Our Manners: A Quirky Q&A with Delia Ephron
We asked screenwriter, playwright, and bestselling author Delia Ephron about her very funny manners book for children, how best to keep kids in line during the holidays, and what projects she’s working on now.
Growing Reader
8 Picture Books I Still Read with My 8-Year-Old
Some kids have a hard time letting go of their books. One 8-year-old shares the picture books he's holding tight to and why he's keeping them around.
Tween
Teen
Writing for Teens, Tweens, and In-betweens: 8 YA Authors Who Also Rock Middle Grade
These eight wildly gifted authors have taken their talents outside the more adult themes of YA to create extraordinary stories for middle grade readers.
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.
Teen
Rescuing Shopaholics and Teenagers: A Q&A with Author Sophie Kinsella
Shopaholic author Sophie Kinsella talks about her first novel for young adults, how humor factors into her books, and the best thing she's bought lately.
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.
Growing Reader
Funny Early Readers Sure to Hook Kids Who Are Learning to Read
These books will get your child through the early reader stage with more than a few chuckles and belly laughs.