Kids Books, Community, Diversity & Inclusion . By Chrysta Naron | July 07 , 2025

13 Black Illustrators Who Bring Beauty and Representation to Kids’ Books

Black picture-book illustrators not to miss—discover 13 black illustrators whose work in children’s literature will light up

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Family Activities, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | June 30 , 2025

Too Tired to Read Aloud? This Might Change Your Mind

Feeling too busy or exhausted to read to your kids? Discover why imperfect storytime moments matter more than you

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Maya's Favorites, Kids Books, Family Activities, Community . By Maya Smart | June 23 , 2025

Why You Should Bring Your Kids to Author Talks—Especially Ones Like This. 

Want to raise a real reader? Discover how bringing kids to author talks sparks curiosity, confidence & love of books—one

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Parent-School Partnership . By Patrick O’Donnell | June 09 , 2025

To Hold Back Struggling Readers or Not: Indiana & Ohio Take Different Paths

As reading scores lag, Indiana and Ohio take diverging approaches to third-grade retention. Explore how each state tackles early

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | June 02 , 2025

Fun July Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in July

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Social Emotional, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Laila Weir | June 02 , 2025

Helping Little Hearts Say Thank You: Father’s Day with Young Children

Help your little one celebrate Dad and learn to express emotion and gratitude with heartfelt, age-appropriate Father's Day ideas

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Social Emotional . By Laila Weir | May 26 , 2025

How to Boost Your Child’s Social-Emotional Intelligence With Books

Discover how reading and books can help you raise an emotionally aware child with the empathy and social skills to support good

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Maya's Favorites, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Laila Weir | May 19 , 2025

How a Family Book Journal Can Help You Foster Reading, Reflection & Connection—and Cut Clutter

Start a family book journal to spark reflection, promote reading, and create a keepsake of stories that shaped your family.

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | May 15 , 2025

Fun June Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in June

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Family Activities . By Maya Smart | May 12 , 2025

Maya in Katie Couric Media: The Surprising Influence Grandparents Have on Raising Young Readers

Learn from parenting author Maya Payne Smart how everyday moments with grandparents are boosting many kids’ reading

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