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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12 holiday romance novels that will sweep you off your feet

These books will help you warm up as the temps drop.

Updated Nov. 22, 2022
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9 Kwanzaa books that are perfect to help young kids learn & celebrate

Perfect primers on the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

Updated Nov. 22, 2022
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15 children’s books from 2021 that are instant classics

Every little bookworm will love these picks.

Updated Dec. 13, 2021
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19 Christmas books we can’t wait to read with our kids this season

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is reading aloud for all to hear!

Updated Nov. 16, 2022
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15 children’s books that celebrate Indigenous people

These books can be a great tool in helping your child learn about Indigenous history.

Updated Sep. 27, 2024
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LeVar Burton’s new children’s book about imagination has a powerful message for parents, too

"I have long believed our imagination is the superpower of all human beings. Having the opportunity to share that story with kids was simply too paramount to pass up."

Updated Oct. 13, 2021
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17 must-have children’s books to celebrate International Day of the Girl

These books celebrate the power of girls, and inspire us to create a world where kids are free to be regardless of their gender.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023

7 sexy books that will set you on fire just like ‘Sex/Life’

Because let's face it, with kids around it's easier for us to read about sex than it is to watch it.

Updated May. 09, 2023
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25 kids’ books to read during Hispanic Heritage Month

These books highlight exemplary Latinx figures who have contributed to US history.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024
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30+ essential board books for baby’s first year

Classic and new titles that will take you from baby's first day to their first birthday.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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23 great toddler books they’ll adore

These books will help your toddler love learning to read!

Updated Mar. 28, 2022
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17 books by BIPOC authors you need to read now

Diversify your library and support authors of color at the same time.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
Juneteenth books for kids

15 books about Juneteenth for kids of all ages

Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, is an important holiday for kids to understand.

Updated May. 30, 2025
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6 must-read books for doing Montessori at home

If you're Montessori-curious, these books are for you.

Updated Oct. 03, 2023
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10 books by Eric Carle to add to your child’s bookshelf

We're remembering the beloved author-illustrator, who passed away this week.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
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15 new and classic books for preschoolers

From Corduroy to Little Elliot, we're rounding up some favorite books your preschooler will love.

Updated Mar. 29, 2022
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20 picture books that celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Representation is important, and so is cultivating a diverse reading library for your child.

Updated May. 01, 2025
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Emilia Clarke has written a comic book with a single mom superhero

"We're always calling mothers superheroes, and I'm like, what if they were? What if they legitimately were superheroes?"

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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15 great children’s books about the environment to read for Earth Day

Help your little ones save the planet this Earth Day.

Updated Apr. 22, 2025
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