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Tired of reading the same old classic books? Here are 5 classics with their modern day takes to share with teen readers.

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Lavishly illustrated, with appealing design, browsable nonfiction has revolutionized children’s books by giving young fact lovers a fresh, engaging way to access information. And more titles are on the horizon.

The first panel in my new Carlton Crumple book features a chaotic scene with Shady Plains (Carlton Crumple’s hometown) kids having outdoor, summertime fun. It got me thinking back to my own childhood and some of the things that inspired me to make this graphic novel series for children.

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Krischer's take on a hallmark of YA: "That you can make it through tough times, because you have a whole big beautiful life ahead of you."

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Edina High School's book club celebrates 20 years of reading, discussing, and growing!

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9/11, intergalactic soccer, a gruesome killer, a feminist retelling of Sleeping Beauty, and so much more!

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As Halloween creeps up, these five audio dramas deliver chills and thrills. 
 

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Whether readers are looking for an inspirational story about a chef, to get to know Megan Rapinoe, or to nerd out on grammar, the options are there. Plus: six stellar adaptations.