A Deeply Personal Story: Diane Guerrero Shares Her Journey in My Family Divided
Before she became a familiar face on television shows like Orange Is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, Diane Guerrero…
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Not So Normal Norbert Author Joey Green Shares His Top 5 Favorite Funny Middle Grade Adventure Books
Don’t get me wrong. I would still read stuff. I bought every Peanuts paperback book ever printed and subscribed to…
A Riddle Wrapped in an Enigma: An Interview with Gravity Falls: Lost Legends Author Alex Hirsch
What was it like watching the process of the art come to life in various stages—from sketches to final inks?…
The First Time You Looked Up and Everything Was Different: A Guest Post From She Loves You (Yeah Yeah Yeah) Author Ann Hood
Imagine a time when there were only three TV stations. No cell phones. No Minecraft or Fortnight. No iTunes. All of the music…
Visit the Great Smoky Mountains in a Gorgeous Travelogue Guest Post from Willa of the Wood Author Robert Beatty
Willa of the Wood is a dark and mysterious tale about an orphaned twelve-year-old night spirit living in the Great…
11 Great Books for Older Siblings
The addition of a new baby is an exciting experience for a family. But for the child who becomes an older…
11 Books to Help Children Cope with the Loss of a Parent
The death or absence of a parent is an extremely traumatic experience for a child. There are no hard and fast…
Jump into Graphic Novels This Summer!
With their dazzling illustrations, fast-paced stories, and unforgettable characters, graphic novels have it all! These literary works of art are…
Visit Your Local B&N Saturday, June 9th at 11am For a Special Incredibles 2 Storytime Event
[Note: This event has already occurred.] The story follows the adventures of Mr. Incredible as he cares for his three…
10 Books that Help Share the Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day originated during the Civil War as Decoration Day in 1868; the Grand Army of the Republic wanted it to…
13 Perfect Kids’ Books for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by reading a picture book with your…
Magnificent Middle Grade Poetry for National Poetry Month
Rhyme lovers of every age, rejoice, for April is National Poetry Month! We all know that little readers love silly…
The Unhurried Delight of Spending an Hour with Books: A Guest Post from My Life as a Youtuber Author Janet Tashjian
My son Jake and I spent this weekend’s excursion at the Barnes & Noble Bookstar in Studio City. Not only…
20 Inspiring Picture Books For Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day and get inspired to make a difference by reading a good book about caring for our planet!…
Head to B&N Saturday May 19th at 11am for a Royal Wedding Storytime Event!
[Note: This event has already occurred.] Head to your local Barnes & Noble on Saturday, May 19th at 11am for…
Guest Post: Aru Shah and the End of Time Author Roshani Chokshi Shares 10 Questing Essentials
As a young girl who unwittingly awakens an ancient demon bent on destruction, twelve-year-old Aru Shah knows a thing or…
6 Exciting Adventures for Young Readers
If you’re looking for gripping adventure stories that will hook young readers from the first page and keep them reading…
It’s Okay to Be You: A Guest Post From P.S. I Miss You Author Jen Petro-Roy
I’m not saying that I don’t like these classics, that I don’t still have battered copies of my childhood darlings. My…
Strength in Stories: A Conversation with Author Sayantani DasGupta on The Serpent’s Secret
Just Right Reads is a series hosted by Kamilla Benko, children’s book editor and author of The Unicorn Quest, featuring newly released middle…