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A Storm in Young Adult Literature
A controversy has erupted over young adult literature. In her editorial “Darkness Too Visible”, children’s book reviewer Meghan Cox Gurdon of the Wall Street Journal questioned whether the content of...
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The Future of Picture Books Is Bright
“We are tired of hearing the picture book is in trouble and tired of pretending it is not,” reads the opening sentence of a new proclamation from a group of children’s book authors. Read the whole...
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International Women’s Day: Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures
If you have seen the new Google Doodle, then you know that it’s International Women’s Day. Whether you’re raising boys or girls, today is a great opportunity for talking about the status of women...
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Reading List: American Heroes
Inspired by our Featured Album, Ellis Paul’s The Hero in You, we’ve compiled a list of books that will introduce children to a diverse group of heroes from throughout American history. What Presidents...
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Matt Tavares’ Picture Books for Baseball Fans
As the World Series continues this weekend, now is the perfect time to visit your local library or bookstore and find Matt Tavares’ baseball-themed picture books. The author and illustrator works in...
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Accessible Shakespeare
Image courtesy of Folger Shakespeare Library. To read or not to read Shakespeare to your kids. That is the question. Of course you want your kids to learn the classics, but how do you introduce them to...
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5 Picture Books About Abraham Lincoln
In case you have not heard, Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln will be released nationally this weekend. Though the two-and-a-half-hour long, PG-13 rated film might not be appropriate for little ones, the five...
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Celebrate Hanukkah! Music and Books for the Season
Hanukkah begins Saturday night. Celebrate Hanukkah with books, music, and stories that explore the holiday’s history and the traditions surrounding it. Chanukah Lights by Michael Rosen, with...
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Shakespeare Uncovered
How would you like David Tennant and Jude Law to help you with your Shakespeare homework?Credit: Courtesy of Alex Brenner My daughter and schoolmates have recently been assigned to act out a shortened...
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Time Shift Your TV – Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!
Few hats are as famous as the tall Cat in the Hat’s iconic topper. Beloved storyteller Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel) loved hats. He began collecting them in the 1930s. His sister, Marnie, mentioned the...
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