Beloved Characters and Classics
Pre-K
Looking Back at 10 Years of Ladybug Girl: A Q&A with Creators Jacky Davis and David Soman
Little Lulu, often known by her bold alter ego, Ladybug Girl, has delighted young readers since she first broke onto the literary scene 10 years ago. We were thrilled to chat with Jacky Davis and David Soman, the husband-wife duo behind the Ladybug Girl books, about the origins of the beloved character and what it’s like to end the series they’ve worked on for so long.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Authors Share Their Favorite Kids’ Books About Girls, Written by Women
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked all kinds of authors to share their favorite female-led books for kids, written by women. From picture books to YA novels, here are the fantastic stories they recommend.
Tween
6 Fascinating Things You Might Not Know About Laura Ingalls Wilder
Even if you are a fan like myself, you probably live with a number of misconceptions about Laura Ingalls Wilder. Here are six things you might not know about her life.
Growing Reader
Tween
Dickens for Kids: 10 Books to Introduce the Great Author to Children
There’s much for young readers to love in Charles Dickens's stories, including wonderfully eclectic characters, thrilling adventures, and oft-heartwarming morals.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
If You Haven’t Read These Dr. Seuss Books to Your Kids, You’re Missing Out
Are you missing out on some of Dr. Seuss's best books to read aloud to kids? See if you know these lesser-known, delightful-to-read stories.
Just For Fun
The 11 Best Teachers in Children’s Literature
With the return to school close at hand, we thought it’d be fun to reflect on some our favorite teachers in children's literature.
Just For Fun
We Go Together: The Greatest Duos in Children’s Literature
Children’s literature contains some of the most memorable duos — sometimes friends, sometimes enemies, but always inseparable in our minds and our hearts.
Just For Fun
Here's to the Villains: The Best of the Worst in Children’s Literature
We may boo them, wish for their demise, and gasp in horror at their latest evil deeds, but deep down, we love the villains. Here are the best of the worst.
Just For Fun
The Best Characters in Children’s Literature
Wise wizards, brave adventurers, mischievous troublemakers. Check out this list of best characters and see if you agree with who made the cut!