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When kids learn about famous artists in picture books and narrative nonfiction stories, it helps readers remember the famous artists in a deeper way. Why? Because stories help us remember ...
Chicago author release 'A Garden of Flowers' teaching children about diversity and inclusion A Garden of Flowers is a follow-up to his national bestseller "The Caterpillar and the Butterfly. Latest ...
“A Day in the D with Dad” takes kids on a journey along with 12-year-old Michelle as she traverses Detroit on an impromptu day trip with her dad. Written by Detroiter and longtime educator Kelli M.
The High Museum of Art presents a stunning collection of works by late multimedia artist and activist Faith Ringgold in Faith ...
Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.
Carla Hayden, a Baltimorean and former librarian of Congress fired by President Donald Trump last week, had very public embrace of a 79-year-old children’s book. Did it lead to her firing?
The book shows same-sex parents, a rarity in children’s picture books. In this case, the siblings and their fathers are illustrated by Dan Taylor, and Chasten Buttigieg said that the pictures ...
Children love stories about enchanted lands full of magical beings. Nothing transports us to enchanted lands quite as powerfully as music does. Here’s a list of 10 recent children’s picture books that ...
The flowers planted by the kids are part of the Legacy Gardens Children's Garden. Kids were encouraged to visit the museum all summer to watch their hard work pay off as their flowers grow and ...
The book, written by the Placer County Youth Commission, marks another step forward in the county’s robust campaign to prevent substance abuse.
Children’s book about death and love has ‘profound connection’ to La Jolla 'Walking Each Other Home' author John Masiulionis makes local scenes 'a central part of the book' ...