The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on ...

A month into the year, the first great novel of 2026 is here.

Renée Watson's “All the Blues in the Sky” has won the John Newbery Medal for the year's best children's book. The American Library Association announced the awards on Monday. Cátia ...

When federal immigration agents pounded on the door of his Minneapolis home, the oldest son in a family of 10 knew he had to ...

“I’ve been with you since you were born,” Air says. The text discusses wind, airborne particles, weather — and the fact that all living things on Earth share this essential blanket of air. “You ...

Raising boys who respect women is increasingly part of a broader cultural conversation around gender equality and healthy relationships. Research shows that early reading plays a measurable role in ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. When my children were born, I decided to build them a library. It’s no ...

A new children’s book portraying abortion as a "superpower" is drawing strong backlash from critics who say the authors are trying to normalize the procedure for young readers. "Abortion is Everything ...

There is a disjunction at the heart of children’s literature. It is that the placing of words and brushstrokes, the arranging of every publishing deal and the selling and buying of every book, is ...

During the holidays, we tend to think big—our minds drifting to bright toys, large boxes, and elaborate gadgets. However, as a pediatrician, I know that some of the most transformative gifts for young ...

Now is the time of year for children's books when jolly Santa and spinning dreidels abound. But parents and grandparents seeking gift books for kids that deliver religious context for Christmas or ...