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9 Children’s Books About Embracing Differences

Melissa Gibson - 10/14/2021

Encouraging children to read is always a good thing, but if you can add some education to the mix, even better. Recently, several authors...

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Children’s Book Authors Who Are Also Hoosiers

Melissa Gibson - 03/15/2021

If you haven’t heard, many celebrity parents have worked hard in the literary department over the last year, inspiring kids with a variety of...

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IndyPL Announces “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” Initiative

Indy's Child - 10/28/2016

Parents and caregivers can ensure their young children enter school ready to read by participating in The Indianapolis Public Library’s newly-launched “1,000 Books Before...

Footnotes

Footnotes: Thoughts from the margins of a mom’s life

Meg Wynne - 06/01/2016

As an avid lifelong reader, I’ve been eager to pass down my favorite books to my children. My son, who will turn six in a few months, has...

Guides

Here a book, there a book, everywhere a book book

Indy's Child - 03/28/2016

There are easily 100 free activities to do in or near downtown Indianapolis but I want to highlight 9 of my favorite spots. The Public...

Hidden Gems

Hidden gem: Kids Ink Bookstore in Butler-Tarkington

Indy's Child - 02/17/2016

The first time I found myself in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood of Indy, I felt like I was in what could possibly be considered a mini-foodie heaven....

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10 Best Children’s Books Of 2015

Indy's Child - 11/04/2015

Parents magazine revealed its picks for the 10 Best Children's Books of 2015. The magazine sought input from children and librarians across the country to select...

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