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This season’s additions to early reader series appeal to developing passions in science, animal welfare, and more.

A focus on the strong bonds of friendship and family run through these new and ongoing chapter book series.

Additions to beloved, well-established series and exciting new adventures await readers in this season’s middle grade selections.

The best of these hi-lo titles hit on the perfect mix of layered characterization, compelling plots, and sharp writing that will appeal to readers of any skill level.

These graphic novels series and sequels bring lessons about friendship, care, and self-determination into sharp focus.

More than 8 million students, educators, families, and librarians from as many as 100 countries are expected to take part in fun and engaging activities that encourage creative expression during the fourth annual Crayola Creativity Week, running January 27 through February 2.

More diverse voices speaking out means more opportunities for representative stories to be acknowledged, shared, understood, celebrated, and honored, as evidenced in these 25 audio titles for young listeners.

From a bilingual book about Cuba to a graphic novel poetry collection, these diverse titles are sure to delight a wide range of young readers.

Kwanzaa is an African American and pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture. These board books, picture books, and audiobooks will help young children learn more about it and get into the spirit of the holiday.