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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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