Don't give up on this important time
Age-by-age advice, plus great reads
A wizard rock concert, escape-room fun and super space events — all free!
School-break strategies for combating the summer slide
What to read with kids during Pride Month (and every month)
An age-by-age guide to summer reading adventures
Awesome books that boost compassion, self-discovery and growth
How the humble public library is evolving into the ultimate community learning space
This spoken-word artist will blow your mind
Bellevue youth Andrea Liao is changing lives, one book at a time
Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday
They're all completely free! Check our A-to-Z list
The best bedtime stories, according to parents
Read these awesome books before they come to the big screen
Stories about kids who grow through art
Underrated kids' books from classic authors and illustrators
Day trip to amazing Puget Sound-area library gems
A Seattle-area bookstore owner's top picks for your reading list this year
Two North Seattle children's book buyers' reading lists for 2019
The best experiences, subscriptions, memberships and more to give this Christmas
A picture truly can be worth a thousand words
“Time to Parent” by Julie Morgenstern helps parents manage their time better
Timeless, enchanting story of friendship comes to life on stage
A Q&A with Martha Brockenbrough
Plus, ideas from an educator on how to talk to your kid about the midterms
Join a conversation with Parkland survivors in Seattle
Annie Marie Musselman discusses 'Lobos' at two local readings
Beloved storybook characters spring to life on stage
16 Puget Sound families show this holiday’s not just for kids
Author KJ Dell’Antonia shares the recipe for easier parenting
A perfect read for your adventurous kid
Local author Bonnie J. Rough talks sex ed at Sept. 11 Town Hall event
Eight books that will help your kids learn about the Holocaust
Learn some important life skills with these books
Respond to rudeness and bad behavior without losing your cool
Baby- and tot-friendly treks in Western Washington
Because they're hearing the word but might not understand why
Make it fun with these ideas from parents like you
A girl called Bicycle carries kids on an epic two-wheeled adventure
And other ways to support LGBTQ youth
How to stay cool in tough parenting situations
6 books and 6 matching local events that will get kids reading
A Q&A with Seattle author Angela Garbes
5 questions with researcher, mother and author Hana Schank
It's about representation.
Meet the Kent resident and new mom at 40
Read them together or share them with your kid
Avoid the meltdown before it even begins
A Q&A with the authors of 'Say No to Placenta Pics'
Damn you, Lemony Snicket and Sherman Alexie
Mo Willems' comic musical is fun for all ages
Rick Hanson on his new book "Resilient"
A new book from the University of Washington is here to help
These books teach kids to challenge the status quo
A Q&A with Seattle parent and author Ijeoma Oluo
Two super (and silly) books for the threenagers in your life
Because diverse reads are important even when it isn't February
It's reading cats and dogs! Fun and helpful reading programs for kids
It's silly but it isn't harmless
Toddlers will love these inclusive stories
All-star cast brings the classic story to life on stage
'Achtung Baby' offers an alternative to helicopter parenting
New book helps parents nurture creativity and resilience
A retired teacher offers her insight
Make a tough conversation easier with these reads
Let your baby enjoy the sound of your voice with these great reads
Teach kids to love reading, one book at a time
Old fan or new, you'll enjoy this laugh-a-minute spin on a classic
New parenting book offers a Swedish perspective on balancing screen time and green time
Discover strategies to help you confidently tackle the challenges of co-parenting
Sleep solutions for modern families
Stories come alive for Seattle-area families
Let these stories guide you during not-so-easy conversations
You love GoT but it's not exactly family-friendly. Try these 10 tamer alternatives
A revolutionary list of social justice stories
Find plenty of great, kid-friendly reads right here
Parks blogger Linnea Westerlind publishes a new guidebook
New reads from the Mountaineers spark summer fun
A provocative new book makes a case for presence
Library and bookstore programs to spark the reading fire in everyone
These 7 reads will keep you captivated all season
Author Piyali Bhattacharya visits Elliott Bay Book Company
A Q&A with author Bonnie Rochman on her new book
Help your kids bond with these supportive stories
The 20-year-old talks poetry and new motherhood
Jonathan Tweet helps introduce preschoolers to evolution
Encourage empathy and understanding with these awesome kid's books
Read 'em before you see 'em!
Tales on a tugboat, nature stories at Seward Park and more
Winter is the perfect time for young sleuths to test out their skills with a modern-day mystery
One writer's take on whether the newest book lives up to the hype
Winners and finalists for 2016
Jo Langford offers this advice
"It is vital we read books that are tribally specific, include Native sovereignty and depict Native peoples as diverse people of today."
The earlier we address bullying, the better — here are 8 books that will give your child strategies for coping and communicating
Here's the only summer book list you may ever need
By Laura S. Kastner, Ph.D.
A surefire recipe for fun and literacy
An exclusive ParentMap book by Lora Shinn
By Linda Morgan
Wise-Minded Parenting Press Center
By Laura S. Kastner, Ph.D. with Kristen A. Russell
