Meghan Cox Gurdon says farewell to her column reviewing books for children, and shares some of her favorites from the past ...

From beloved classics to fresh new releases, these stories written by Black authors celebrate culture, creativity, and joy– ...

The importance of children’s literature cannot be overstated. Stories shape our perceptions of ourselves, others and the world, especially for children. Black children’s book authors like Valerie ...

James Marshall’s “George and Martha” books are witty and complex in their depictions of transformative friendship.

“If Nancy and I had been in the second grade together, we would have been the kids in the back that were drawing and writing,” artist Claudia McGehee said, reflecting on her first ever collaboration ...

Mo Willems' "The Elephant & Piggie Show!" and "The Pigeon Show! Starring the Pigeon" both receive series orders from ...

This story by Tom Mckone was first published in The Bridge on June 18. Katherine Paterson is sitting in her Montpelier living room, doing what she does best — telling stories. Unlike the fiction she ...

April 2 is International Children’s Book Day and Connecticut is or was home several authors and illustrators who are responsible for some of your favorites. One quite famous one was Maurice Sendak, ...

Since 1967, on Hans Christian Andersen's birthday (April 2), International Children's Book Day is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books. In honor of the day ...

Atlanta authors inspire young readers with powerful stories during National Reading Month. Books by Tony Williams, Terry Lee, and 10-year-old Sarai Green tackle topics like self-doubt, careers, and ...

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