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Head to Your Local B&N on Wednesday, July 31st at 7pm for a Young Readers Book Club Discussion of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone!

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Head to Your Local B&N on Wednesday, July 31st at 7pm for a Young Readers Book Club Discussion of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone!

Young readers ages 8-12 are invited to visit Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, July 31st at 7pm for a Harry Potter Book Club! We’ll be discussing the...

10 Books for Kids with July Birthdays

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10 Books for Kids with July Birthdays

July is a splendid month for a birthday party—school’s out, the weather’s hot, the beaches and pools are welcoming, and all anybody wants to...

5 New Book and Activity Pairings for Mother’s Day

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5 New Book and Activity Pairings for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is almost here and what better way to celebrate the moms in your life than with a sweet picture book they can share with their favorite...

If Your Kids Love Fantasy, They’ll Love These 6 Fantastical Chapter Book Series

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If Your Kids Love Fantasy, They’ll Love These 6 Fantastical Chapter Book Series

Do your younger readers imagine all day long? Do they pretend to be unicorns or cats, flapping their arms like wings or nuzzling their noses in bowls of...

Quiz: Which Harry Potter Edition Is Your Soul Mate?

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Quiz: Which Harry Potter Edition Is Your Soul Mate?

With books, movies, theme parks, and plays, it’s hard to imagine life before Harry Potter! The last 20 years have brought us so many unforgettable...

October’s Best Books for Young Readers

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October’s Best Books for Young Readers

It’s decorative gourd season, so you know what that means—time to stock up on all your favorite pumpkin spice–flavored delights, cozy sweaters,...

Smart Kids Can Solve Anything: A Guest Post from Ernestine, Catastrophe Queen Author Merrill Wyatt

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Smart Kids Can Solve Anything: A Guest Post from Ernestine, Catastrophe Queen Author Merrill Wyatt

I was the world’s worst student. You know, the kid who never pays attention. The one who misses assignments because she didn’t even know there were...

August’s Best New Books for Young Readers

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August’s Best New Books for Young Readers

It’s time to roll up our mermaid tails, shake the vacation sand out of our hair, and start rounding up the backpacks and school supplies. But that...

The Best Books for Young Readers in November 2017

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The Best Books for Young Readers in November 2017

‘Tis the season to break out those favorite family recipes and start shopping for a turkey and all the fixings. But before everyone holes up for...

Why We Can’t Wait For Harry Potter: A Journey Through the History of Magic

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Why We Can’t Wait For Harry Potter: A Journey Through the History of Magic

Harry Potter: A Journey Through the History of Magic is a companion book to an exhibit at the British Library in London running from October 20th to...

7 Literary Halloween Costumes For Families

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7 Literary Halloween Costumes For Families

Halloween is coming soon, and now is a good time to figure out what your costume is going to be. If you’re fortunate enough to have a family of good...

7 Scenes We Can’t Wait to See Illustrated in the New Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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7 Scenes We Can’t Wait to See Illustrated in the New Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Earlier this year, JK Rowling’s official website Pottermore shared previews of illustrations from the new version of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of...