Encourage a love of reading by letting your kids choose books that they want to read. Try some of these mom- and kid-approved picks and watch how a few minutes of reading each day will reap a lifetime of benefits.
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Let Your Child Read Graphic Novels
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Best Children's Books 2022
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Diane Kruger Says Her Kid Is Her Biggest Fan—and Toughest Critic
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This DIY Mom Turns Everyday Household Items Into Creative Arts and Crafts Projects in New Book
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18 Books by Native Authors To Read With Your Kids
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Idina Menzel and Sister Cara Mentzel Release a Picture Book Encouraging Kids To Own Their Superpower
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Alternate Summer Reading List: Samira Ahmed Shares Must-Read Muslim Middle Grade and YA Stories
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Alternate Summer Reading List: Dahlia Adler's LGBTQIA+ YA Book Recommendations
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Justin Baldoni Releases a Book To Teach Boys About Masculinity, Self-Esteem, and Consent
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Chef Nadiya Hussain Is Teaching Kids To Be Strong in New Children's Book
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This Family of 6 Just Got Rescued By The Hogwarts Express!
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Why Gender-Specific Books Are Harmful To Kids
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One Family's Struggle With Mental Illness
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Alternate Summer Reading List: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's Antiracist Book Recommendations
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14 Must-Read Black History Books for Kids
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Channing Tatum's New Children's Book Aims To Empower Kids to 'Make a Plan'
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Ciara and Russell Wilson Release Children's Book 'Why Not You' To Inspire All Kids 'To Pursue Their Dreams'
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Author Morgan Harper Nichols Says Healing, Rest, and Play Are Black Resistance
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New York Times Bestselling Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones Wants Teens To Change the World by Making Good Trouble
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Tiffany Haddish's First Children's Book Is A Resource for Black Parents To Encourage Children's Self-Love
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The All-Time Best Books for Toddlers
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11 Recently Banned Books—And What That Means for Our Kids
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth Highlights the Power of Adoption in Her New Children's Book: 'Such a Beautiful Thing'
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Librarian Invites Kids To Have Blind Dates With Books for Valentine's Day
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8 Best Board Books for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers of 2021
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Best Chapter Books for Kids Ages 5 to 12
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Best Picture Books for Kids Ages 3 to 8
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36 Gender Inclusive Books for Kids and Teens
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The 17 Best Potty Training Books for Kids and Parents
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8 Great Read-Aloud Chapter Books for Bedtime
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26 Best Books for Latino Kids
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7 Vintage Children's Books You Need In Your Library
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The Best Books Age by Age: Babies
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11 Best YA Books for Older Kids, According to Authors
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Is Child Welfare Protecting or Policing Black Children?
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15 Asian American Children's Books to Read As a Family Right Now
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7 Realistic Media Representations of Black Kids for Them To Read, Listen to, and Watch
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20 Caldecott Winners to Add to Your Child's Library
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5 Favorite Children's Book Authors Share Their Best Strategies for Raising Readers
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Shares How Her New Children's Book Will Help Kids Build a Better World
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6 Funny Facts About Dr. Seuss
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12 Board Books Beloved by Parents Editors and Their Babies
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100 Books to Inspire Your Kids in 2020
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The 9 Best Book Subscription Boxes for Kids
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5 Children's Books About the Environment to Read This Earth Day
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Actor-turned-Author John Cho's Best Advice for Parenting—and Life: 'Walk it off!'
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12 Diverse Children's Books Kids Will See Themselves In
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8 Children's Books That Will Grab Their Heart
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Rad American Women A-Z: An Interview With Author Kate Schatz
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10 Best Books for Teens of 2021
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The Best Books to Teach Kids About Money
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'The Bachelor' Alum Peter Weber Writes a New Children's Book to Encourage Kids to Follow Their Dreams
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12 Powerful Anti-Racism Books for Kids By Age
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Kekla Magoon and Chelsea Clinton Explain How 'She Persisted: Ruby Bridges' Can Inspire Kids to Do What 'They're Passionate About'
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What Should Parents Do With Dr. Seuss?
Manners & Responsibility: Getting Your Child to Listen
9 Best Books to Teach Listening
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18 Genius Ways to Make Kids Love Reading
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5 Great Graphic Novels for Kids, According to Authors
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Glee's Chris Colfer On Why Goldilocks is So Likable in His Graphic Novel: 'Her Heart is Just as Golden as Her Hair'
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15 Best Books for Parents of 2015
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6 Beverly Cleary Books That'll Become Your Kid's Favorites
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How to Encourage Your Child to Read