Category: LBYR blog
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The Books of NOT Mean People (and Animals)
Kindness is one of the greatest lessons we receive in childhood; one that follows you throughout life and never grows old. While learning to treat each other kindly is an important hands-on experience, reinforcing that at home through stories is equally as impactful...
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Books for Your Mythology-Obsessed Kid
As a child, my dad would take me outside to show me the constellations and tell me the myths behind them. That probably explains why, even now, I still love reading about world mythologies...
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Main Characters with Moxie
As a kid, nothing sucked me into a book more than a main character with an excessive dose of moxie; the characters with guts, and grit, and determination...
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The ULTIMATE Nancy Drew Quiz for Super Sleuths
In Sisterhood of Sleuths, Maizy creates a Nancy Drew quiz for fellow fans of the most famous girl detective...
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Celebrate Diwali with Author Raakhee Mirchandani
When I think about all the things I love about Diwali—and there are SO many—food is nearly at the top of the list. It is impossible for me to separate the holiday from the snacks and sweets because each tasty treat reminds me of someone I love...
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Picture Books for Kids Who Are Afraid of the Dark
Growing up, I was very afraid of the dark. You can ask my mother all about it. And I may or may not still keep a little rechargeable nightlight always plugged-in...
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Don’t Mess With Middle Grade Texas
As the second largest state by both area and population (thanks, Wikipedia), Texas is home to a wealth of stories and storytellers...
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Halloween Reads for Your Middle Grade “Monster”
What is Halloween without a black cat, some ghosts, and lots of mischief? Below is a list of books that include all of the above, plus some witches, vampires, mysterious legends, and ancient curses...
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Picture Books That Feel Like Classics the First Time You Read Them
Do you remember reading books with your parents when you were younger, and they would tell you this is what they read as a kid? For me, it was books about a bull who liked flowers...
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Book Chat with Muhammad & Nora
Your videos and messages have been broadcast around the world, on screens big and small. What inspired you to write a book about your experiences?
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The Wackiest Picture Books with the BEST Messages
Do you ever pick up a book and wonder, “How did someone ever come up with this idea?” The premise is so absurd and strange that only one word comes to mind: wacky...
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Picture Books All About Colors
I’m going to let you in on a secret… I don’t have a favorite color. *GASP* I KNOW...
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