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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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27 books by Black authors you should read next

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

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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.

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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.

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22 kids books about Hanukkah that celebrate the Festival of Lights

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

10 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.

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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.”

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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.

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10 Diwali children’s books that celebrate the ‘Festival of Lights’

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

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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.

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