Mrs. Baylor: A Guest Post from It All Comes Down to This Author Karen English
When I was nine years old we had a housekeeper—Mrs. Baylor. One day she pulled me aside and told me…
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The Art of Teaching History: A Guest Post from Beyond the Bright Sea Author Lauren Wolk
Lauren Wolk’s first novel, Wolf Hollow, was a Newbury Honor winner. Her newest book, Beyond the Bright Sea, is a poignant, beautifully…
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary Edition of The Mysterious Benedict Society with an Exclusive Quiz!
Quiz: Which Mysterious Benedict Society Member Are You? 1. You’re trapped in a maze on the edge of a pit…
Does Practice Make Perfect? A Guest Post by Vampirina at the Beach Author Anne Marie Pace
Some kids seem to understand practice intuitively, without much adult influence. From an early age, a friend spent her afternoons…
Helping Young Animal Lovers Make a Difference: A Guest Post from Puppy Party Author Danica Davidson
Barbie has done a lot since she was created in 1959, including taking on numerous careers and causes and making…
10 Series Perfect for the Wimpy Kid Fan in Your Life
Ever since Diary of a Wimpy Kid first hit stores in 2007, Greg Heffley, his brothers Manny and Rodrick, and his…
10 Great Picture Books to Give in 2016
Picture books may be for kids, but with charming stories, unforgettable characters, and colorful illustrations, the right picture book will brighten up…
Some Thoughts on Writing Setting as Character; or, No, You Can’t Book a Vacation There: A Guest Post from Author Kate Milford
Kate Milford is the Edgar Award-winning author of the enchanting mystery Greenglass House, which is set in Nagspeake, a charming fictional port…
10 Terrific Books for Minecraft Fans
Parents and friends of young Minecraft enthusiasts know it’s more than a hobby: Minecraft is a passion. Fortunately, there are…
10 Timeless Children’s Classics
It’s not bedtime until you’ve said goodnight to a bowl full of mush, which is all the proof we need…
Funny and Heartwarming Books for Young Readers
We’re enjoying a golden age when it comes to books for young readers. From the touching, beautiful graphic novels of Raina…
The Best Gift Books for Young Fantasy Fans
The occasional escape into a fantasy world is a crucial part of being a kid—and long-running series like the Spirit Animals,…
8 Irresistibly Entertaining Books for Young Readers
‘Tis the season for filling your favorite young readers’ shelves with books that will send them on exciting adventures to…
7 Exciting New Titles in Beloved Series for Young Readers
Standalone books are terrific, but there’s nothing like reading a long-running series. Following a growing cast of characters through a number of different books…
A Guest Post from Welcome to Wonderland: Home Sweet Motel Author Chris Grabenstein
Chris Grabenstein (author of the Mr. Lemoncello series and co-author of the Treasure Hunters series and the I Funny books)…
Guest Post: Gertie’s Leap to Greatness Author Kate Beasley Shares Her Top 10 Strong Female Protagonists
Stubborn and confident, with an enduring sweetness and an unflappable spirit, Gertie’s Leap to Greatness star Gertie Reece Foy is a wonderfully…
The Initiation Author Ridley Pearson on Writing Mysteries, Creating Villains, and Doing Your Homework
Fans of author Ridley Pearson’s bestselling Kingdom Keepers series know that he writes middle grade books filled with adventure, riddles, and breakneck…
Other People’s Sandboxes: A Guest Post by The Memory Wall Author Lev AC Rosen
We all tell ourselves stories. From as early as we can understand narrative, we’re doing it. Just look at…