What to Read: Books for Kids & Adults
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What To Read

Whether you’re reading with kids or on your own, you can always find a new page to turn with Motherly’s recommendations.

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Pizza Hut’s summer ‘Book It’ program is back to inspire a new generation of young readers

The Book-It program encourages a love of learning and brings families together in the best way.

May 30, 2024
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These are the 6 books I’d gift to new moms

To empower them to tackle the anxiety and stress that comes with motherhood.

Updated December 16, 2024
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The Holderness family opens up about how they parent through ADHD

Penn calls ADHD his “superpower” and is sharing how he manages his symptoms.

February 8, 2024
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This children’s book about body safety went viral on TikTok

"Only for Me" teaches kids about sexual abuse prevention.

Updated April 9, 2024
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Daughter’s viral TikTok helps her dad’s book become a first-time bestseller

More than a decade after it was first published, sales skyrocketed.

February 23, 2023
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Here are the Roald Dahl rewrites no one asked for

Classic works by the beloved children's author are getting a cultural scrub.

February 22, 2023
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The best way to teach kids about diversity and inclusion is through reading

So many books present a homogenous view of the world. I want to elevate those who break through the barrier, and I want my children to look for those stories.

February 1, 2023
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22 books by Black authors you should read next

From riveting crime fiction to laugh-out-loud rom-coms, it's all here.

Updated February 5, 2024
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25 exciting kids books coming out in 2023 to look forward to

Laugh, learn and love reading even more than ever with these books for kids.

Updated August 4, 2023
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The most anticipated books to read in 2023

It’s time to make a whole new TBR list for those stolen moments when you can be alone with a good book.

January 4, 2023
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21 fascinating science books for curious kids of all ages 

When it comes to feeding their brains, stem books for kids are the perfect fuel.

November 16, 2022
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8 kids books about Hanukkah that celebrate the Festival of Lights

Read all about the celebrations of Hanukkah with your little one.

Updated November 27, 2023
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7 children’s books about gratitude that help cultivate respect, joy and mindfulness

These books on gratitude celebrate cultures, give thanks to nature, and recognize the beauty in the world around us.

October 28, 2022
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Jazmyn Simon on navigating different stages of motherhood and raising kids to love themselves

“I think, ‘You are only going to be this small today.’ It gives me a really great point of view.”

October 20, 2022
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It’s never too early to teach kids about consent—these books can help

It's never too early to teach your child about consent and boundaries.

October 12, 2022
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Diwali children’s books that celebrate the ‘Festival of Lights’

The festivities are spread out over several days filled with family, food and joy.

Updated November 1, 2024
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‘Charlotte’s Web’ and 11 other challenged and banned children’s books

Many of these are classics we all read (and loved) in school.

October 4, 2022
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‘Girls Who Code’ books now banned in schools thanks to conservative moms organization

"This is about controlling women and it starts with controlling our girls."

September 26, 2022
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20 Halloween children’s books full of spooky, silly fun

From pumpkin harvests to sweet little ghosts, these stories are full of magic and mischief.

Updated September 26, 2023
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