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What are the Differences Between Children's and Adult Literature?

Category: Ages 9-12

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The Best Literary Gifts for Kids

As a kid I was a voracious reader, but letting other people buy books for me was always a gamble. I read so fast that I had often read the books on my wishlist before the could be gifted, or I was...

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How to Pair Graphic Novels and Chapter Books

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of graphic novel adaptations of beloved books, both for children as well as classic literature, but are they worth reading? How do you get a child to transition...

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14 Great Graphic Novels for Tweens About Making Friends

Graphic novels are an increasingly popular genre and way to read, especially for middle grade tweens. They help build empathy, vocabulary and can deal with heavier issues in a more approachable...

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What to Read After Percy Jackson [Librarian Suggests]

Rick Riordan has definitely created the magic formula for books based on mythology. There have been hundreds of thousands of books based on various mythologies before, but none have ever been so...

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What to Read After Harry Potter [Librarian Suggests]

The Harry Potter series drew in readers young and old for decades, providing a world of magic and escape, and for many the first love of reading. Finishing an epic series like Harry Potter can leave...

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Best Kids Books for Non-Greek Mythology and Folklore

It's no secret that Rick Riordan and his series' have dominated the mythology scene for years. But there is more to the world of mythology than Percy Jackson. There are so many wonderful world...

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Hi! I'm Kaitlin. I am a Children's Services Librarian at in a large library system in California. I am passionate about early childhood development and literacy skills, teaching parents how to help their children develop a love of education and reading all sorts of children's literature. This is a space where I write about why these things matter, tips to help parents and recommend books I think your child will love.

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