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Write Now: How Teens Can Start Their Own Writing Group

Teens who love to read have the foundation for being excellent writers — one of the best ways for teens to develop their craft is to start a writing group.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Dragons Love Tacos Author Adam Rubin Chats About Awesome Robots and Inspired Illustrators

Adam Rubin, author of Dragons Love Tacos, chatted with us about his new picture book, Robo-Sauce, working with illustrator Dan Salmieri, and more.

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Tween

How Unique Characters Can Teach Us About Ourselves and Each Other

Author Marilyn Hilton discusses the importance of diverse characters in books and shares how her own children inspired her middle grade novel, Full Cicada Moon.

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Tween

Treasures, Not Trash: Why I'm Holding Tight to My Box of Memories

In this era of fleeting photos, texts, and tweets — perhaps all of us need a box of important things to remind us of who we are in a fast-changing world.

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Growing Reader

Bouncing Back: Books and Activities That Teach Kids Resilience

Former Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis shares how reading about kindness and compassion helped her students overcome grief and come out on the other side of tragedy.

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Tween

Cutting Through the Mud: A Q&A with Louis Sachar

Louis Sachar, beloved author of Holes, discusses the scientific inspiration behind his new book, Fuzzy Mud, the writing habits he diligently follows, and how his audience has changed over the years.

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Pre-K

7 Beyond-the-Book Ways to Hook Preschoolers on Reading

Games and activities are a great way to extend the joy of reading into other aspects of your child's life. Here are some easy ones to try at home.

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Tween

Teen

Why Txtng Is OK for Kids ☺

You’ve likely heard that texting is destroying our children’s ability to communicate. But what if texting is enhancing the language rather than destroying it?

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Tween

How to Get Tweens Writing This Summer

From the right supplies to our downloadable writing prompts, here are some creative strategies to encourage your child's writing.

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Tween

Fun Ways to Build Kids’ Writing and Grammar Skills + Free Printables

Playing with words is fun, and it’s a great way to build kids' reading, writing, and grammar skills. Here's how to get your kids engaged with wordplay.

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Teen

6 Great Websites for Teen Writers

Rather than bombard teens with fancy pens and motivational reading, direct them to a comfort zone: the Internet. These sites are great resources for future storytellers.

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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.

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