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Favorite Books on Resilience for People of All Ages

Nina SimoneAugust 22, 2020

Books on resilience should be part of every 2020 curriculum – virtual or not. Reading books that highlight courage, overcoming adversity, and handling stress remind us of our own strength. Here are books on resilience for a range of ages and abilities. ... Read More

Bibliotherapy: Reading is a Super Power

Nina SimoneMay 29, 2020

Reading is my Parenting SuperPower. And I never meant for it to be. Read on for how “bibliotherapy” could provide the comfort and care your kids need right now. ... Read More

New Year’s Reading Goals With Author Kelli Stuart

Josie OrtegaJanuary 22, 2020

Author Kelli Stuart shares a window into her world of reading, writing, and motherhood in an interview with Josie Ortega. ... Read More

7 Winter Books: Cozy Reading for Cold Nights

Nina SimoneDecember 24, 2019

The sun is setting earlier and earlier. The nights are cold, inviting us into the sit underneath blankets by fires, and curl up and read. As one year ends and another begins, enjoy a story that warms you up. Here is our list of the top winter books. ... Read More

5 Ways to Maximize Your Public Library Experience

Nina SimoneNovember 13, 2019

Have you explored all that your public library offers? Here’s how to use the many free community and learning resources for kids, tweens and adults from Nina Simone. ... Read More

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7 Best Thanksgiving Picture Books for Family Read Alouds

Nina SimoneNovember 6, 2019

Don’t miss Thanksgiving Day in your excitement for Christmas. Here are some great Thanksgiving picture books for the whole family to enjoy from Nina Simone! ... Read More

How to Start a Book Club – Tips and How FamilyApp Can Help

Michael LeeOctober 2, 2019

A book can serve as a pathway into an entirely different world! So deciding to start a book club can spark a shared love for fiction. Check our tips on organizing and how FamilyApp can help you with it! ... Read More

Top 10 Halloween Picture Books for Children

Nina SimoneOctober 1, 2019

Favorite picture books can help kids mark the seasons. Children anticipate the special books that coincide with special days- often waiting to read them when “it’s time.” Though Halloween may not be at the top of your list of heart-felt family holidays, here’s our list of Top 10 Halloween Picture Books to make enjoying the day and season more fun together. ... Read More

The Best Coming of Age Books for Your Teens

Elizabeth JohnsonMay 4, 2019

There are a lot of trials and tribulations when it comes to growing up. Fortunately, these coming of age books can help those going through adolescence deal with the bumps as they bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood! ... Read More

20+ Tips How to Create a Print-Rich Environment

Josie OrtegaFebruary 6, 2019

A love of reading can begin early. Josie Ortega advises parents not to be anxious about when to teach your child to read, but to focus on creating a print-rich environment. ... Read More