Those of you who have been following along for awhile know how often I trumpet the virtues of reading aloud. That’s why I can’t resist ...

The best graphic format books entice young people—even those who would not describe themselves as readers—because they’re caught up in the s...

Do you remember telling scary stories around the campfire or at sleepover parties? The best scary stories were always funny, too. I...

Last weekend, I had the privilege of leading a discussion of five humorous picture books at Book Fest at the Bank Street College of Ed...

When I walk my dog in New York’s Riverside Park, no matter what time of day it is, I see a procession of pooches. Children cons...

What would a society of the future look like? Nomansland by Lesley Hauge inspires us to ask ourselves this question. Would societ...

At the center of the mystery in Zora and Me , someone is not being honest about who she is, and the effects of her lie ripple through both t...