Articles for tag: Childrens Books, Young Readers

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Children’s Books for Chinese New Year

Whether your family is celebrating the Chinese New Year or you have decided to take the opportunity to teach your children about other cultures, one of the best ways to explore the holiday is by reading about it together. There are a wealth of children’s books out there to help teach kids about the Chinese ...

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Why ‘Charlie Brown’ Comic Book Character is Bad for Your Kids

Contrary to what many parents believe, Charlie Brown does not present the most wholesome characters out there for young readers these days. Written by Charles M. Schulz, this story brings an alarming emphasis on a despised and depressed boy named Charlie Brown and all of the negative things that go on in his life. About ...

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Honoring Black History Month: Great Books for Preschool, Elementary, Middle and High School

Regardless of the time of year, there are a number of excellent books that will broaden your students’ understanding and appreciation for African American culture and heritage. Each portrays the unique struggles and plight of African Americans throughout American history. This list of children’s books honoring Black History month is arranged by grade level, beginning ...

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Judy Blume: Well-Loved yet Controversial YA Author

Judy Blume has written more than twenty books since 1969, and has won more than 60 awards, including the Children’s Choice Award in 1988, the Carl Sandburg Freedom to Read Award in 1984, the West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award in 1982, the Rhode Island Library Association Award in 1980, and the Charlie May Swann ...

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Best Scary Books for Kids

Tales of horror are a staple of classic literature. Readers love the feeling of being frightened yet safe outside the pages of the story. Readers can identify with characters in terrifying circumstances, and support the characters who rise up and show bravery to defeat those terrors. Young readers are no exception. Most kids love a ...