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Discover great reads for the classroom and at home, every one of them vetted, tested, and reviewed by parents and educators.

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This is less a read-aloud book than it is a book to be discussed and savored slowly. It’s a quiet book. A lingering-over book. A think-about book.

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Check out our staff picks and book lists, with recommendations covering a range of ages and themes.

Reading Lists
The Odyssey for All Ages: 5 Beautifully Illustrated Ways into the Great Myth
The Odyssey for All Ages: 5 Beautifully Illustrated Ways into the Great Myth

Christopher Nolan's rendition of The Odyssey has brought Greek myth roaring back. These five beautifully illustrated editions bring the adventure to readers of every age, from tots to teens.

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5 Great Middle Grade Books for Summer
5 Great Middle Grade Books for Summer

Whether your middle grade reader is looking for laughs, thoughtful historical fiction, or chills, these five new books are bound to delight.

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5 Picture Books for Long Summer Days
5 Picture Books for Long Summer Days

New, celebrated picture books and books for early readers, perfect for the season and hand-picked for reading together or reading alone.

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5 Middle Grade Books to Build Reading Confidence
5 Middle Grade Books to Build Reading Confidence

These five, super-accessible books cover the spectrum from spooky to funny to moving — perfect to get middle grade readers ages 11 - 13 coming back for more.

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6 Children’s Books to Build Reading Confidence
6 Children’s Books to Build Reading Confidence

The early school years are critical for building literacy skills, but finding the right gateway books isn’t always easy. Clara O’Neill shares six recent, especially accessible book recommendations for primary school readers.

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