Contemporary children’s books reflect the diversity and values of a changing world – but getting new titles into small hands is harder than ever ...

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Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting a family reunion, a middle grade novel showcasing ...

This month's offerings include a picture book from a beloved librarian, a middle grade novel in verse about a tween's appreciation for her local library, a YA novel grappling with the aftereffects of ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

These Valentine's Day picture books are loved by children and parents. Here's why you should include them in reading time with your kids.

Using picture books as mentor texts is the perfect way to teach verbal, dramatic, and situational irony to middle school students.

As any designated bedtime book reader knows: novelty is key. If you are ready to depart from the well-trodden tried-and-true, here are 10 new picture books that NPR critics and staff loved in 2024.

In a lot of ways, it's never been harder to convince kids to pick up a book over a phone or iPad. But worrying about declining literacy rates and reading test scores – that's adults' business. And Mac ...

Cast your vote for the best Australian children’s picture book from 27 January to 5 February. You can vote every day ...