Kids & Young Adults

The best books always become movies. As readers, we love it! Sometimes. You know, just when they get all of the plot right. Regardless, we always end up sitting in front of the screen seeing our favorite books come to life on the screen. 2020 has been no exception for …

Audio is an absolutely great resource when kids are learning at home. It helps children build their vocabulary, enhances listening skills, engage in more complex sentence structure, and introduces them to new subject-matter and ideas they might not otherwise attempt. Right now, a variety of educational audiobooks for kids have …

The books a person reads during their youth can profoundly impact their entire life. Young Adult (YA) fiction is a popular genre that appeals to the 12 to 18-year-old demographic. The stories told in the best YA books of all time deal with coming-of-age-type subjects, like death and grief, first …

One of the most beloved YA series of all time is Nancy Drew. The Nancy Drew books have been loved by girls since the 1930s when the first Nancy Drew novel – The Secret of the Old Clock – was first released. Though her stories have been around for nearly …

In 1843, one of the world’s most influential books was published. Was this book one about power, influence, or government? Actually, it was a book about the Christmas holiday – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Since the mid-1800s, Dickens’ book has not just become a beloved classic about a …

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott was written 150 years ago. Is this book still relevant? Incredibly so! In fact, the beloved American novel is still so popular that another movie based on the book will be released in theaters on Christmas Day 2019. For those who haven’t read the …

It’s the holiday season and kids will soon be out of school. While this is great for them, it can be somewhat stressful for parents who tend to have a lot on their plates during this time of the year. With everything parents must take care of – jobs, holiday …

What are the most anticipated books that are awaiting their release this holiday season? The list is a long one, but some books stand out because: They are part of a seriesThey have been written by a popular authorThey have a completely wonderful blurb that entices readers. While readers are …

What is an urban legend? Basically, it’s the modern version of a fairy tale, except perhaps a little (or a lot) more frightening. The urban legends that are popular today have likely been around for decades – at the very least. Those stories have been retold and reformulated repeatedly. The …

Okay, so it might be a bit too cold in some areas for a campfire, but there is no shortage of ways for kids to enjoy scary stories. For example, they can build a fort in their living room, turn off all the lights, and then listen to a scary …