Fans of Judy Blume can rejoice! After you’ve finished the entire oeuvre of Blume’s works, it is possible to find more books like Judy Blume that that you will love and adore. Judy Blume was and is a groundbreaking author. She was one of the first authors to write books for preteens and teens that…
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Children’s Books that Address Loneliness
We all feel lonely from time to time, but sometimes children can feel overwhelmed by loneliness and isolation. Grown-ups can help children develop emotional intelligence by sharing tales of others experiencing similar emotions. These children’s books that address loneliness are positive stories that show actions that lonely individuals and others take in order to foster…
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Picture Books to Help Children Understand Death
Death is one of the hardest things to talk about with children. The topic brings up so many unanswerable questions and parents can sometimes be at a loss as to how to thoughtfully engage in a discussion about death and grief with their children. Even if children haven’t encountered the death of a loved one,…
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Children’s Books About Remembering 9/11
It’s strange, sometimes, to think that children who witnessed 9/11 and its immediate aftermath are now adults. The horrific events of the day seem so recent and I imagine we all remember exactly what we were doing when the news of the towers falling reached our ears. Finding a way to talk about tragic events…
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Anti-Bias Middle Grade Books for Ages 9 and Up
Books have a unique ability to show us the lives of others and open our eyes to experiences very different than our own. However, if the images and narratives in children’s books portray only the dominate culture, they serve to sideline diverse voices. Instead we must search out anti-bias books and do the important work…
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Children’s Books about Resilience
You’ve heard the expression, “children are resilient,” and while that may be true, their resilience depends on the loving support of those around them who can help them learn to navigate tough times. These children’s books about resilience are good tools to help you teach your kids the skills they need to draw upon their…
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Children’s Books for 9-13 Year Olds that Address Mental Illness
Mental illness, although slowly becoming a more acceptable topic, is still stigmatized. In the United States almost 1 in 5 people live with some form of mental illness (source) so you can imagine how many children either struggle themselves, or have a parent suffering from mental illness. That’s why this list of middle grade novels…
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Children’s Books with Characters Who Have Medical Challenges
We all hope that our children will live typical, healthy lives. Sadly, whether it is our own children, or their friends, sickness, chronic illness and even tragedy occur. Books about tough situations can give children a way of approaching difficult emotions that surround challenging medical conditions, whether that be a temporary sickness, chronic conditions like…
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