If you are in danger or have witnessed abuse please call: National Domestic Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE; if you are Deaf, Use TTY 1-800-787-3224 Strong Hearts Hotline 1-844-7NATIVE The purpose of this book list is to give voice to children who have endured the heartbreaking trauma of abuse. It’s designed to share the experiences endured by so…
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Middle Grade Books
Middle grade books are for children ages 8-13 (or thereabouts). They come in a variety of different reading levels.
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Winter Chapter Books: Read Alouds to Keep You Warm and Toasty
Winter themed chapter books make perfect family read alouds for cold weather days. Families with children of all ages will love this list of books that evoke snowy, frosty landscapes. So after your come inside from a fun day of sledding and skating, make some hot cocoa, snuggle up with the kids and enjoy some…
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Read Aloud Books for Families to Give (and Get) as Gifts
There is nothing better to give your family than the gift of time together. And the best way (IMHO) to spend that time is to gather together for a family reading session. Sure, it’s not always easy to find just the right read aloud book that everyone will love. But that’s why you’ve come to…
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If You Like Judy Blume, You’ll Love These Books
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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10 Best Book Sets for Tweens (Boxed and Unboxed!)
A good book series is just the thing to keep kids reading, and a box set is the perfect gift to open them up to a new world full of imagination, interesting characters and intriguing plot twists. When you’re searching for a gift for your tween pick up some of the titles on this diverse…
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Best Fantasy and Sci-Fi Graphic Novels for Kids
Kids love graphic novels. And why not? They are engaging, visually appealing and incredibly imaginative. To feed your reader’s imagination, we’ve created a list of the best fantasy graphic novels to sweep your readers away into another world. Note: this list contains affiliate links that may earn commission. On this list you’ll find a fantastical…
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Best Chapter Books in Translation
As noted on my list of picture books in translation, reading books from other countries exposes children to a wide range of literary styles. It is also fair to say that non-American children’s literature has a certain je ne sais quoi that enchants and delights. In addition, the books on this list make enormously gratifying…
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Fantasy Books for Kids – More Than Just the Usual Fare
Are you looking for some good fantasy books for kids that aren’t the usual recommendations? If you have a child like mine whose favorite genre is fantasy and has read almost everything on the library shelf, you probably are. Or maybe your child is a reluctant reader and has very particular tastes? You’ve come to…
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Kids Books about Voting and Elections
Democracy is only as strong as its citizens. Teach your children about the importance of fair and free elections with these children’s books about voting and elections. These books will share with your kids the crucial role ordinary people play in a society when they exercise their civic responsibility and participate in elections. This book…
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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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