Whether they’re called Bubbe, Zayde, Savta, Saba, Nana, Papa, Grandma, or Grandpa, there’s no denying that grandparents are special. Reading a story with a grandparent builds beautiful memories while also helping develop a child’s literacy. The following books highlight the very special relationship that children form with their grandparents.

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Stories are a wonderful way to help children learn positive social skills and the building blocks of friendship. The books listed below are good jumping off points for children to learn about being a good friend, listening to friends, contributing to community, and being all around mensches.

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Ice cream socials and frozen yogurt popups are one of the most popular ways to stay cool with PJ Library this summer. Check out what some of our communities have been up to so far!

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Learn more about the impact of PJ Library Engagement Grants.

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The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is excited to announce that we have awarded four PJ Library Alliance Spark Engagement Grants to expand and deepen engagement opportunities for families raising Jewish children across North America: Abundance Farm, Ikar, Mayyim Hayyim, Urban Adamah.
 

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We at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation are excited to present the second cohort of sixteen PJ Library Implementing Partners who have been awarded more than $275,000 in grants, ranging from $6000-$25,000, to expand and deepen engagement opportunities for families raising Jewish children across North America.

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Summer is in full swing. With camp, the beach, playdates, and the great outdoors calling, it can be easy to let good reading habits slip. Never fear! From slipping books into the beach bag to taking advantage of the public library's free air conditioning, here are our tried and true reading tips that will keep summer fun and help your child be back-to-school ready this fall.

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We're often asked how we choose our books. This post is part of a series by the Book Selection Committee, sharing why we chose one of each month’s selections.

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In each installment of "Three Questions With" we ask a different PJ Library author or illustrator questions about their work, their process, and interests. This month we're chatting with author and illustrator Todd Parr, creator of PJ Library favorites such as I Love Camp and The Peace Book.

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We welcome in many new holidays as the seasons change. PJ Library communities everywhere have gathered together the last few weeks to welcome the warm weather and celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, Lag B'Omer, Shavuot, and the start of summer.

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