Grown-Up Reads
What Jane Green’s Been Reading in 2016
We asked bestselling author Jane Green what she’s been reading, and loving, in 2016. Here are the books that topped her list.
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Tween
The Importance of Dogs in Life and Literature
I think we love dogs in our reading lives for the same reason we love them in our lives outside of reading: they’re just the most terrible liars.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Corey R. Tabor
We chatted with Corey Tabor, illustrator of the wonderful A Dark, Dark Cave, about the role public school played in his becoming an artist, how his own backyard adventures inspire him to create art, and more.
Growing Reader
Tween
Why Graphic Novels Are Storytelling Quicksand for Reluctant Readers
Some kids fall in love with reading. Some don’t. Judd Winick, author of Hilo, explains why he thinks the kids in the “don’t” column would dig comics.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
6 Awesome, Original Superheroes from Children’s Literature
If you want to introduce your Avenger- or Batman-loving kids to some “new” heroes with awesome literary pedigrees, suggest these funny, original superfriends from the world of kids’ books.
Growing Reader
Tween
Simple Ways to Start Talking to Your Kids About Art
If you want to talk to your kids about art but don't know where to begin, start with these simple tips — perfect for your next art read or museum trip.
Tips & Advice
The Hurdles and Joys of Raising Readers
To be able to lose yourself in a book is bliss. Stories introduce us to people we might never meet, making us laugh and cry, and in the process enrich our lives.
Growing Reader
Tween
Against the Odds: 7 Picture Books About Incredible True Stories from U.S. History
These picture books introduce children to some unsung heroes of U.S. history, showing them that individual actions can make a big difference.
Tips & Advice
What Do You Do When Your Book-Loving Kid Asks “Is Magic Real?”
Ever since my daughter was old enough to ask about the magical things that happened in her favorite books, I’d been dodging the big question underlying all her queries — namely, “Is magic real?” Until now.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes
These twelve young heroines from children’s literature reflect the strong and independent females kids see — and love — in the real world.
