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20 Uniquely Appealing Books for 13- and 14-Year-Old Boys

These books, featuring a combination of adventure, mystery, sports, and relatable characters, are especially appealing to teen boys.

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Chapter Books for Kids Who Love Magic Tree House

For young readers who’ve soared through Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Tree House series, these chapter books offer more fun-filled time-traveling escapes.

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16 YA Books That Guarantee a Good Cry

Whether they’re tears of joy, sadness, or complete heartbreak, a book that includes a good cry is essential. The books in this list all pack an emotional punch and are guaranteed to get the tears flowing.

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Age-Appropriate Romance Reads for 10- to 12-Year-Olds

From crushes to first kisses, tweens ages 10-12 are sure to fall for these sweet and relatable stories of young love.

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12 Book to Graphic Novel Adaptations Kids Will Love

Graphic novels build reading skills in abundance, grow readers, and hook kids on books! Here are 12 graphic novel adaptations to share with readers ages 7 to 12.

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Growing Reader

Magical Picture Books To Inspire a Love of Fantasy

Childhood is a magical time filled with wishes on dandelions, shooting stars, and mythical beliefs. Here are several picture books that do an excellent job of bringing magic into everyday life. Young children (and adults) will love these magical picture books.

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Get Moving! 12 Books Designed To Make Kids Move

For a little one who can barely sit still for a page or two, these 12 books are ideal — they practically insist that kiddos get up and move around.

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Exciting Fantasy Audiobooks for Tweens and Teens

From magic schools to romantasy, here are nine middle grade and young adult audiobooks sure to satisfy fantasy lovers of all kinds.

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5 Low-Stress Ways To Build Literacy Skills While Making Valentines

Valentine’s Day can mean many things, depending on your life stage and affinity for greeting cards, chocolate, and flowers. If …

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Must-Read YA Romance Books for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to seek out those feel-good vibes you get from reading a romance novel. Whether you like historical, fantasy, or modern romance books, you’ll find something on this list to enjoy.