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A love letter to children’s books

When we read together with our children, it forms a cozy, safe space for connection and growth.

Updated Oct. 10, 2024
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Was this book lover wrong for giving a mom a content warning about a book her teen picked out?

"She thumbed through the book and landed on a page. Sure enough she put it back"

Updated Sep. 27, 2024
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Let them choose the long book

In the grand scheme of life, I know I will never regret it.

Updated Jul. 10, 2024
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5 ways to raise little readers

My kids see me read. They know that reading is something I do like cooking and showering and exercising.

Updated May. 17, 2024
Motherly's roundup of the best Baby Memory Books

12 baby memory books that you’ll actually fill out

It's an instant family heirloom–but you don't have to stress about it!

Updated Sep. 25, 2023
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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 Dec. 16, 2024
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Parents and librarians face off online over whether playgrounds belong in libraries

"I am once again begging the city to open indoor playgrounds at public libraries"

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Only For Me TikTok screenshot

This children’s book about body safety went viral on TikTok

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

Updated Apr. 09, 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.

Updated Feb. 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.

Updated Feb. 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.

Updated Feb. 14, 2023
It Ends With Us casts Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to star in Colleen Hoover’s ‘It Ends With Us’ movie adaptation

The much-anticipated movie version of CoHo's popular book looks like it's gonna be a good one.

Updated Feb. 10, 2023
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‘Fair Play’ is helping modern couples rebalance roles in a way moms desperately need

Eve Rodsky’s book has spawned a documentary and entire philosophy at a time when mothers need these solutions the most.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023
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Florida teachers forced to remove books from their classrooms—or face felony charges

Classroom libraries are being boarded up until an education specialist approves all materials.

Updated Jan. 30, 2023
Books by Black Authors

22 books by Black authors you should read next

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

Updated Feb. 05, 2024
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Jinger Duggar speaks publicly about her ‘cult-like’ upbringing for the first time

Jinger is speaking out about her controversial upbringing for the first time.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
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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 Aug. 04, 2023
best books of 2023

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.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
children's books about adoption

15 Children’s books to help kids understand adoption

A mulberry bird, a fox, even a baby fruit bat... all characters who were adopted and learn that families come in all colors, shapes, and sizes.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023
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