7 Funny Middle Grade Novels to Make Kids LOL
We’ve all heard that laughter is good for the soul, so it stands to reason that a laugh-out-loud read is the perfect remedy for a gloomy day, or down-in-the-dumps mood. Here is a list of funny middle...
View Article6 Picture Books That Celebrate A World of Mothers
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Celebrate the mom in your life with beautiful, inspiring picture books that highlight many different mothers (and mother figures!) and their many roles....
View ArticleAhoy! 6 Action-Packed Adventure Series for Reluctant Readers
It’s June, school is letting out all across the country, and that means children are home with encouragement from teachers (and parents) to read, read read! What to do if your child is a reluctant...
View ArticleJuly’s Best New Books for Young Readers
Summer is in full swing! How does your reading stack look? Here are some new titles releasing this month that you will want to add to that pile. Serafina and the Seven Stars (Serafina Series #4), by...
View Article5 Back to School Confidence-Boosting Books for Middle Grade Readers
It’s no secret that the middle grade years can be fraught with awkwardness, embarrassment, and above all, change. But these changes can also be positive, with the right support network and an...
View ArticleWe Remember: Eight Children’s Books About September 11th
Most of us remember the morning of September 11, 2001. Where we were; what we were doing; who we called. But as the 18th anniversary approaches, we find ourselves living in a time when many of our...
View Article8 Exciting Chapter Books and Series for Reluctant Readers
It’s time to head back to school. For some kids, this is unexciting news. Read? What? Wasn’t it just summer? For those reluctant readers, here’s a list to get them engaged, reading, and maybe even...
View ArticleComing Full Circle: Kate DiCamillo’s Beverly, Right Here
Three years ago, when Kate DiCamillo first gifted the world with Raymie Nightingale, I immediately fell for Raymie Clarke, hurting but determined. But it wasn’t just Raymie. As I turned the last page,...
View ArticleDiscover 9 Heroes, From Artists to Activists, in These Inspiring Picture Book...
If you ask most young readers today who their heroes are, they will often cite athletes, entertainers, or social media icons. But who are some of the heroes of the past who have shaped the course of...
View ArticleA Q&A with Max & Ruby Author Rosemary Wells on Twin Trouble and the...
Happy birthday, Max and Ruby! This brother and sister duo will be celebrating 40 years this year, and yet they don’t look like they’ve aged a day. In addition to the millions of book copies sold,...
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