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It’s Time for Summer Reading!
Summer is a time to relax, rest… and read! Get your kids off their screens and make it a summer to remember with these books. Featuring great stories, engaging topics, and laugh-out-loud humor, these books are just what they need to stay sharp all summer long. Take these books with you on your road trip,... Read More
The Power of Family and Collaboration from BONEBAG authors David Elliott and E. M. Elliott
Learn about the process of writing as a father-son team in these short notes from David Elliott and E. M. Elliott, the authors of Bonebag (Astra Young Readers, 5/26/26), a riveting middle-grade fantasy that tells the story of a forest-dwelling boy forced to confront the mysteries of his life. From David The image came to... Read More
Books with AAPI Characters by AAPI Creators
Updated May 2026. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the long-running traditions of AAPI cultures. Our books by AAPI creators about AAPI characters feature Korean recipes, Chinese holidays, Pakistani weddings, and more. Celebrate Lunar New Year with Joyce Wan’s irresistable petite picture book that will introduce kids (ages 3-5)... Read More