Hooray! It’s May! And with the start of this month comes one of my favorite times of the year: Children’s Book Week. Every year, Every Child A Reader organizes Children’s Book Week, the longest-running national literacy initiative, and this year, the celebration of children’s literature is May 2-8. You can join in the celebration by […]
2019 continues apace, but we’ve got to take a moment to stop and recognize some of the fantastic middle grade books that have thrilled us, inspired us, and made us laugh, cry, and snort-laugh this year so far; from heart-pounding tales of action and adventure, to moving coming-of-age stories. In no particular order, they are: […]
Goodbye summer, hello fall! We don’t know about you, but we are officially ready for pumpkins, spooky season and getting cozy with a great new read—and there are plenty to choose from. October brings a stellar lineup of new releases for kids that we know they’ll just devour. Not sure where to start? We’ve put […]
So, your kid has read all the Wimpy Kid books (including Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure), devoured everything ever written and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier, and can’t get enough Dog Man—you’re not alone. Graphic Novels for young readers are having a moment and it’s about time! We’ve seen some incredible new series in recent years […]
What better way to inspire children than by fostering a lifetime love of reading? Barnes & Noble is thrilled to be celebrating Children’s Book Week – an annual literary event that’s not only a celebration of books, but also of connection – a way to unite children (and their grown-ups) with books, authors, and illustrators […]