We are celebrating Black History Month. For the entire month, the Joplin Public Library is celebrating by highlighting Black authors and illustrators. “I think it’s incredibly important to highlight ...

A stunning homage to the history of Black music in America. Read Common Sense Media's How Sweet the Sound: A Soundtrack for America review, age rating, and parents guide.

In 1903, citizens of Kishinev went on a rampage — a pogrom against the Jews. That pogrom claimed the lives of 49 Jews and ...

Bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney honors her former mentor Toni Morrison in a new children’s picture book, educating ...

A sampling of some worthwhile 2024 picture books that didn’t make it into the column last year but, nevertheless, deserve ...

Podcast: This episode explores whether children’s weaker selective attention is a hidden strength by addressing findings on attention, memory, and childhood learning.

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

A special series of new, original poetry, essays and fiction inspired by the theme of mirrors — stories that reflect our ...

The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization’s annual One Book Two Book Children’s Literature Festival will recognize the creativity of 28 area students as it offers a day of free, family ...

Bad hair” indeed. Four kids’ books teach us how to love whatever our hair is. Among them: Virginia Beach author Monica ...

Two Stockport bookshops have been shortlisted as finalists for The British Book Awards 2025 Independent Bookshop of the UK ...

Newcastle City Library will host a special event for World Book Day on February 21, featuring former children's laureate Joseph Coelho ...