Adding Diverse Books to Your Child’s Library: A Guest Post by Shmulik Paints the Town Author Lisa Rose
The publishing industry is trying to expand its diversity. The #WeNeedDiverseBooks call has evolved into an ever growing movement, though Jewish…
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Dragon in the Mirror: A Guest Post by Dear Dragon Author Josh Funk
Josh Funk is the author of the delicious modern classic Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, and the delightful dinosaur/pirate mashup Pirasaurs!.…
Guest Post: Story-Magic: Why Summer Reading is the Best Vacation, by Natalie Lloyd
As a kid, my summers weren’t always packed full of vacations. Still, I knew I would be traveling. My reading…
Guest Post: 5 Tips for Getting Your Kids to Read (and Love!) Books this Summer, by Tracey Hecht
Summertime is here, TGIS! Time to enjoy longer days, looser schedules and hopefully your kids engaged in great books. Reading…
Grover Cleveland, Again! Author Ken Burns Shares His 10 Favorite Presidential Facts
Children have an endless appetite for fun facts and unforgettable stories, and our nation’s history—particularly when it comes to our presidents—offers…
Song of the Deep Author Brian Hastings on the Qualities That Make a True Hero
Part of the fun of playing a video game is immersing yourself in its world—from getting to know the characters, to…
Play Ball! 7 Books for Young Sports Fans
As some of us know from experience, you don’t have to be the first person picked for dodgeball to enjoy…
6 Guides for Techie Kids
These kids today, with their Minecraft modding and their video game designing! Their creativity, dedication, and aptitude is astounding—given the…
5 Astonishing—and Totally True—Stories for Young Readers
They say that truth is stranger than fiction, and these books prove it, with incredible true stories of resilience, innovation, honor and…
15 Books Starring Black Girls for Readers of All Ages
Some books introduce us to characters who are different from us, allowing us to see the world from a new perspective. But for children in…
Announcing the 2016 Newbery Medal Winner
Whether you’re discovering them in childhood, reading them to your own children, or enjoying them as an adult, children’s books…
To Joey McIntrye, with Love, Jen Calonita
I’m With the Band, the first book in Jen Calonita’s new VIP middle grade series, was inspired by her love of Joey…
Minecraft, Cyberbullying, and Encouraging Kids to Create: An Interview with Author Mark Cheverton
Mark Cheverton is the author of several bestselling books and series for young readers based on the game of Minecraft, including the…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School is Finally Here!
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (or behind a boombox, which is basically the same thing for kids of…
5 Rainy Day Activity Books for Tech-Savvy Kids
It’s always helpful to have a few activities stashed away to keep kids occupied on inclement (or snow) days. And while…
Little Books for Little Hands
Give your youngest readers a head start with these beloved board books—they’re the perfect size for little hands to hold.…
Picture This! A New Look at Favorite Characters
Meet some of our favorite characters in this mix of classic and exciting new picture books! Back To Top