What the Kids Are Reading

Books & Literature     From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor     At About.com, we want to inspire the next generation of readers, too! Did you know we have a whole site dedicated to children’s books? Let's take a look at what our Children’s Books Expert Elizabeth Kennedy is pulling off the shelves for the little ones this week.   Follow us on:     The Best Children's Books to Read This September From back to school to National Hispanic Heritage Month to Talk Like a Pirate Day (this Friday!), our Expert can help you find the perfect books to show kids what’s happening this month. READ NOW   Why Kids Love ‘Elephant & Piggie’ Books Little kids love animals, so it’s no surprise the Elephant & Piggie series is such a big hit among beginner readers. Learn more about what makes this dynamic duo so popular. READ NOW   14 Novels to Get Your Child Excited About History If the middle schooler in your life thinks history is a total bore, you might want to pass along one of these award-winning historical novels. You may enjoy reading them, too! READ NOW   What You Should Know About Banned Books Week Our Expert Elizabeth is also getting ready for Banned Books Week 2014 next week (September 21-27). Learn which of your favorite books have been banned in the past. Any surprises? READ NOW     ADVERTISEMENT Featured Articles 10 Tips for Raising Kids Who Love to Read What You Should Be Reading This Month Meet the 2014 Flannery O'Connor Award Winner Want to See the Movie? Read the Book First 10 Contemporary Authors to Try Today Review: ‘The Fortress of Solitude’ by Jonathan Lethem More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 Privacy Policy © 2014 About.com