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Quilting in Zero-G? A Q&A with Astronaut Karen Nyberg and Author Ann McCallum Staats

Go behind the scenes of A Quilt of Stars! Astronaut Karen Nyberg and author Ann McCallum Staats share the inspiring true story of how quilting in zero-G united a global community. What happens when a NASA astronaut and an award-winning author team up to write a children’s book about quilting in zero gravity? You get […]

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4 Lazy Summer Reading Habits for Reluctant Readers

Play Together, Read Together / By Shaelyn

Struggling with a reluctant reader? Try these 4 lazy summer reading habits to stop the screen-time battles and keep learning stress-free. One month into summer vacation, and the initial excitement has worn off. The daily routine has crumbled, screen time is skyrocketing, and every time you suggest picking up a book, you are met with

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5 Poems About Central Park That Tap into the Healing Power of Nature

Heal Together, Play Together, Read Together / By Shaelyn

Discover the healing power of nature through five poems found exclusively in Aaron Poochigian’s book Four Walks in Central Park. In the middle of a relentless urban landscape, it is easy to lose touch with the rhythms that keep us grounded. When the noise of daily life becomes overwhelming, turning to the healing power of

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Top 10 Award-Winning Family Books from Our Shelf to Yours

Read Together / By Shaelyn

Discover our top award-winning family books! From gold-medal parenting guides to prized kids’ stories, find the perfect read at Familius. One of the best ways to vet your next read is to look at the critics and communities who live and breathe literature. In that vein, we are incredibly proud to share a collection of

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5 Secrets to Reading with Big Kids—Without the Power Struggle

Learn Together, Love Together, Read Together / By Shaelyn

Miss your bedtime stories? Learn how reading with big kids keeps you connected through the independent reading years. For many parents, the twilight of early childhood is marked by a subtle, bittersweet farewell: the end of the nightly bedtime story. It’s a natural transition. Your children are growing, their literacy skills are flourishing, and suddenly,

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Saving Endangered Animals One Species at a Time

1 Comment / Learn Together, Read Together, Work Together / By Shaelyn

Saving endangered animals starts with understanding how conservation works and the real efforts helping these three species survive. Saving endangered animals can feel overwhelming, especially when headlines focus on what’s disappearing instead of what’s being done. But conservation is not just about loss—it’s about action, science, and steady progress. In this excerpt from Hear Them

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How Reading Aloud with Children Becomes a Language of Love

Love Together, Read Together / By Shaelyn

Discover how reading aloud with children transforms storytime into a lifelong bond and builds a more connected family through the simple magic of books. There is a specific kind of stillness that settles over a home when a book is opened. The frantic energy of the day—the mismatched socks, the unfinished chores, and the digital

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7 Heartwarming Characters Who Taught Kindness in Classic Literature

Learn Together, Love Together / By Shaelyn

From Beth March to Atticus Finch, these seven characters who taught kindness show us how to love. Discover the iconic literary moments that inspire good deeds. There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you open a book and find a character who feels like a warm hug. We’ve all been there—turning pages

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2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Timeless Gifts for Lit Lovers

66 Comments / Give Together, Read Together / By Shaelyn

The best gifts for lit lovers in 2025! Discover curated literary-inspired presents perfect for book enthusiasts this holiday season. The holidays are the perfect time to delight the bookish souls in your life. From cozy reading essentials to literary-inspired treasures, this 2025 gift guide features timeless gifts for lit lovers—items with charm, personality, and just

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2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Book Lovers

49 Comments / Give Together, Read Together / By Shaelyn

Discover the best 2025 stocking stuffers, from essential reads to reading essentials, that are sure to bring joy to any book lover. There’s nothing cozier than a stocking filled with little surprises for book lovers. From clever literary finds to cozy reading essentials, these stocking stuffer ideas are perfect for anyone who can’t resist getting

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