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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Bernstein knew Mandela long before he was famous, long before the Rivonia Trial. She was impressed by his resolve, authority, and charisma. She wrote about the commanding impact he made during his ...

A new picture book, based on Sam Cooke’s iconic anthem “A Change Is Gonna Come” is set to publish this year via Little Bee ...

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.