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A Softball Star, a Friendship Slipping Away, and a Small Town with a Secret:...
It’s that time of year where most parts of the country are saying goodbye to winter and hello to spring. The weather is warming, the days are brighter, and flowers are starting to pop up. Spring is...
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June’s Best New Books for Young Readers
It’s June! School is letting out, the temperatures are climbing, and summer has unofficially started. Whether you’re looking for a beach read, a pool read, or a hiding-out-in-the-air-conditioning...
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10 Book & Activity Pairings for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is right around the corner. It’s a day to celebrate all fathers and father-figures. There’s a plethora of sweet and cuddly books out there that are suitable for the holiday. But this...
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From Mountains to Islands: 7 Survivalist Stories for Middle Grade Readers
When I think of survival stories, the first two that come to mind are Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell. Both are classics worth reading, but there’s a great big...
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July’s Best New Picture Books
It’s time for another batch of new picture books! It may be pool weather now, but it won’t be long before the seasons change again, so it’s the perfect time to pre-order these fall and winter...
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August’s Best New Picture Books
There’s a little bit of something for everybody this month, as we look to the arrival of fall. From Halloween to yoga to life lessons, this month’s picture books will having you looking forward to...
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From Yesterday to Today: 7 Inspiring Stories About the Immigrant and Refugee...
Immigrants and refugees have long been part of our cultural tapestry, though it hasn’t been until more recent years that their stories have begun to appear with more authenticity in children’s...
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7 Middle Grade Reads About Life-Changing Summers
The summer heat is on. Summer memories maybe be filled with pool visits, popsicles, and road trips. But they’re also times of self-exploration, discovery, and those coming-of-age moments that will be...
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September’s Best New Picture Books
September means back-to-school, and a whole new list of top picks in picture books! This month’s list brings a mix of the classic and the brand-new. Princesses Save the World, by Savannah Guthrie,...
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Remembering September 11th: The Events, the Victims, and the Unsung Heroes
On the anniversary of September 11th, we are once again struck by how vivid our memories of that day are, and yet today’s children do not have those memories. How to talk to today’s children about...
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Gear Up for Fall With These 6 Books Celebrating Kids and Sports
It’s fall sports season. In our house, that means soccer practices, and Saturdays cheering on our athlete from the sidelines, rain or shine. The slower pace of summer is over and we’re back to the...
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Letters, Lists, and Instant Messages: Epistolary Books for Middle Grade
The epistolary novel. Sounds like something fancy and high brow, when, in fact, it’s far more simple and far more popular. Traditionally told through letters, like the Beverly Cleary classic, Dear Mr....
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Esther, Olivia, Wilbur, and Other Perfect Piggies in Books for Kids
From Piglet to Peppa to the Three Little Pigs to good ol’ Wilbur, children’s literature contains a long list of pink-skinned, curly-tailed, snub-nosed porcine characters. Here are 11 piggies, both big...
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Our Favorite Contemporary Middle Grade of 2018
Now that 2018 is over, it’s time to take stock of the authors, characters, and stories that thrilled us, delighted us, and inspired us. Here is a round-up of our favorite contemporary middle grade...
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February’s Best New Books for Young Readers
For many parts of the country, February brings cold winds, gray skies, and the desire to hide indoors until spring. If you’re one of the many wishing for warmer temperatures and the return of that...
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An Interview with 2019 Newbery Medal Winner Meg Medina, Author of Merci...
The morning of January 28, 2019 was one of excitement and anticipation. Every year, the American Library Association holds their annual Midwinter Conference, and on the Monday of that conference every...
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5 Books To Read When You’re Five
Not quite a baby anymore, not quite a big kid. Five is an between age, full of exploration, and learning, and challenges. Five year olds are just starting to understand and explore the world, but are...
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Stock Up on Exciting Series for Young Readers During B&N’s Book Haul
B&N’s Book Haul is back! From Wednesday, February 27, through Monday, March 4, more than 400 new releases, best-sellers, and paperback favorites for all ages at are available for 50 percent off at...
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Get Excited For Pi Day With 7 Books That Celebrate Math!
March 14th is Pi Day! It’s the day when math lovers rejoice over the perfection of numbers. A day when puns and desserts abound. Okay, maybe that last one is an excuse to enjoy a piece of cherry pie,...
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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...
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