I love middle grade books and always have, but having my own 11-year-old means I get to see beloved novels — and upcoming stories — with fresh eyes. There’s something so special about this genre of books, with lots of coming-of-age storylines and a whole lot of heart, and that’s why I’m so excited about...
Cavan Images/Cavan/Getty Images I love a good spooky book. Whether it’s near Halloween or not, there’s something about diving into a world where literally anything can (and does) happen to get your adrenaline pumping. From ghost stories to creepy not-of-this world encounters, I’ve been eager to share spooky books for tweens with my own daughter...
Cavan Images / Brenda Howe/Cavan/Getty Images Raising confident, empowered, independent kids is the dream, but it’s a hard dream to realize. From our own fears and insecurities to the worries we have about the world affecting our children, teaching your kid to be confident in themselves and their ideas — and to face the world...
FatCamera/E+/Getty Images In a six to three ruling, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Maryland parents saying they should have the option to opt their children out of hearing LGBTQ+ themed children books for religious reasons. Dissenting Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that the move will spell “chaos for this nation’s public schools.” Mahmoud...