As a pediatrician, I know that some of the most transformative gifts for young children don’t require batteries or assembly.

Story time—at home, at nursery and at school—is where young children encounter the magic of books. Reading stories to young children is a pleasurable activity in itself, but it also lays the ...

Meghan Cox Gurdon says farewell to her column reviewing books for children, and shares some of her favorites from the past year.

Willems discusses how kids can use their imagination to understand their place. Award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems' creative spark elevated him to the big time among children's book ...

The first week of November this year marks National Children’s Book Week, the nation’s oldest and most celebrated literacy initiative. Reading with young children creates cherished memories and ...

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.

Are we medicating or "special educating" young geniuses out of becoming future Einsteins when their late talking is ...

Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities. They provide culture and community, generate local jobs and sales tax revenue, promote literacy and education, champion and center ...