- 2019 Apr 16
Giving Thanks to Ramona Quimby
A writer reflects on the enduring wisdom of the Ramona Quimby books.
Reading with Chelsea Clinton
An interview with Chelsea Clinton on "Don't Let Them Disappear."
- 2019 Mar 27
A Look at 'The Night Country'
A preview of Melissa Albert’s "The Night Country."
- 2019 Mar 19
Beautiful Book Covers
A look at book covers that feature black characters.
Spring Books
Books about spring.
A 'Wayward Son' Preview
A preview of Rainbow Rowell's "Wayward Son."
- 2019 Feb 21
Choi's New YA Romance
Mary H.K. Choi discusses her novel, "Permanent Record."
Introducing the 'Fresh Princess'
Will Smith has a book deal with HarperCollins for a series drawn from "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
- 2019 Feb 07
Illustrator Finalists for 'Howl's'
A peek at the finalists for the contest to illustrate a new edition of "Howl's Moving Castle."
Books for Black History Month
Seventeen children's books to read for Black History Month--or any month.
Feeling the Love
Eighteen children's books about love.
Cover Treatment
Familiar books get new covers in 2019.
New YA By Black Authors
A look at 31 new YA books by black authors.
- 2019 Jan 17
YA for 2019
Young adult reviews for 2019.
- 2019 Jan 03
Funny Children's Books
A look at a few funny children's books.
In Praise of Anastasia Krupnik
A writer reflects on Lois Lowry’s Anastasia Krupnik books.
Highly Anticipated Young Adult Books
A look at 10 upcoming YA novels.
Book Predictions for 2019
Scholastic Book Clubs editors predict 2019 children's book trends.
Salinger Turns 100
A discussion of "The Catcher in the Rye" and its importance today.
A Look at Upcoming YA Books
Young adult novels coming in 2019.
A Coloring Book with a Purpose
"Coloring Without Borders" is a coloring book intended for children at the border.
Harry Potter in the Classroom
Teachers reflect on the ways that Harry Potter has influenced their teaching.
Book Lessons of 2018
An article reflects on how 2018 saw the rise of more YA books with black lead characters.
- 2018 Dec 18
A Look Back at 'Animorphs'
A writer reflects on the Animorphs series.
Kobe Bryant Creates YA Series
Kobe Bryant has created a YA novel series.
Multicultural Children's Books
A look at multicultural children's books that impart lessons.
Children's Literature in Translation
A gift guide for translated children's books.
YA Debuts
A look at 30 YA debut novels of 2018.
- 2018 Dec 04
Children's Book Retellings for Adults
A roundup of 11 children's book retellings meant for adults.
A Marine's Response
A Marine recently took issue with a book in Capstone's You Choose series.
- 2018 Nov 27
Queer YA for 2019
A look at upcoming YA books with queer girl characters.
Jewish Children's Books of 2018
A look at several Jewish children's books that released this year.
There Was No Carolyn Keene
An article about the mysterious Carolyn Keene.
Oxenbury to Illustrate 'Red Riding Hood'
Helen Oxenbury is illustrating a Beatrix Potter telling of "Red Riding Hood."
- 2018 Nov 15
Picture Books of 2018
A roundup of 2018 picture books.
New Zealand Best Seller
Lynley Dodd's "Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy" is the bestselling book of the decade in New Zealand.
- 2018 Nov 13
Books for Raising Non-Jerky Kids
A look at 2018 books that help raise good humans.
Progressive Children's Books
A look at the trend toward political children's books.
Radical Bedtime Books
An article looks at the trend of politically charged children's books.
- 2018 Nov 06
Best Toddler Books
Book selections for toddlers.
Books to Reread
A look at middle school books that deserve to be revisited.
Natasha Ngan Book Picks
Natasha Ngan recommends sci-fi and fantasy books with Asian characters.
Tough Topics
An article looks at Anastasia Higginbotham and her Ordinary Terrible Things series.
- 2018 Oct 16
Halloween Stories
A roundup of scary story collections.
- 2018 Oct 02
A YA GN's Hard Look at Addiction
Author-illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka's graphic novel 'Hey, Kiddo,' aimed at young adults, takes a personal look at the opioid crisis.
- 2018 Sep 11
The New 'Busy Town'
Busy Town, updated for the 21st-century.
A High Honor
Prince George and Prince Charlotte's favorite book is "The Gruffalo."
A Look at 'Presto & Zesto'
A writer takes a deep dive into Sendak's newly published book.
Racism in Nancy Drew
A look back at racist content in the Nancy Drew books.
Long Live 'Wonky Donkey'
A viral video drives a picture book's success.
A Craze for 'The Wonky Donkey'
A Scottish grandmother’s reading of the 2009 children’s book to her grandson has seen demand for it skyrocket around the world.
- 2018 Aug 30
Must Read Picture Books
A look at Fall 2018 books.
Must-Read YA for 2018
A look at must-read YA for the Fall.
Must-Read Middle Grade
Fall 2018 middle grade.
Shannon on 'No David!'
David Shannon reflects on his No David! series.
Dylan Farrow to Publish YA Fantasy
Dylan Farrow will publish a YA fantasy duology.
On James Baldwin's Picture Book
A writer discusses the new reprint of "Little Man, Little Man: A Story of Childhood."
A Timely Topic
School shootings have become a frequent topic in YA.
Looking Back at 'Little Man'
Aisha Karefa-Smart, James Baldwin's niece, talks about Baldwin's "Little Man, Little Man."
A YA Deep Dive
A look into how much YA gets published each year.
Personalized Pronouns
A personalized picture book featuring several pronoun choices is being published.
'Avatar' Comes to Print...Again
The world of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is set to expand once more in a series of original novels.
- 2018 Aug 09
Fairy Tale Retellings
A look at 50 fairy tale retellings.
Scary Books
A look at 28 scary books for kids.
Celebrating Europe
Axel Scheffler is heading a new collaborative project that celebrates Europe.
Charaipotra Goes Solo
Sona Charaipotra's first solo project is called "Symptoms of a Heartbreak."
- 2018 Aug 07
A Request from Judy Blume
Judy Blume is asking her fans to tell her which books they would most want adapted to screen.
Comics Count!
A writer wants comic books to get the credit they have long deserved.
Summer Reads
A few YA recommendations.
'Sweetest Fig' Adaptation
Paul Feig is set to direct an adaptation of Allsburg's "The Sweetest Fig."
- 2018 Jul 31
Graphic Novel Adaptation for 'Giver'
A look at the new graphic novel adaptation of "The Giver."
Graphic Novels to Get Kids Hooked
A look at eight graphic novels that get kids reading.
A Look at 'Modern Classics'
A roundup of 15 children's book "modern classics."
'His Dark Materials' Cast
The BBC's adaptation of "His Dark Materials" has been cast.
Rereading Childhood Books
A writer reflects on reading childhood favorites.
The Benefits of Reading Harry Potter
A look at the psychological benefits of reading the Harry Potter series.
- 2018 Jul 24
New DC Young Readers Projects
A look at upcoming YA and middle grade titles.
Parkland Students to Publish
Parkland students' "Glimmer of Hope: How Tragedy Sparked a Movement" will publish this fall.
Who Was the Lorax?
An article addresses the possible inspirations for Dr. Seuss's Lorax.
- 2018 Jul 10
Rereading a Classic
A writer reflects on rereading "Ox-Cart Man" by Donald Hall.
Harry Potter Values
A look at the value of signed Harry Potter books.
A Timely Topic
A look at children's books about refugees.
Kid Lit Spotlights Refugee Tales
More than a dozen children's books, ranging from picture books to YA titles, that tell stories about young Muslim refugees are due out this fall.
- 2018 Jul 02
First Edition 'Potter' Sells for £56,000
A woman who bought an early copy of the first Harry Potter book as a child has seen it sell for £56,000 at an auction.
- 2018 Jun 26
'Astrophysics' for Kids
Neil deGrasse Tyson will adapt "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" for young readers.
The Evolution of Queer YA Literature
An article looks at how queer YA books have broadened in scope.
- 2018 Jun 04
New Queer YA
A look at new YA novels with queer characters.
- 2018 May 22
Meyer Announces Sequel
Marissa Meyer has announced a sequel to "Renegades," called "Archenemies."
- 2018 Mar 19
An Indian Children's Book Praised Hitler
An Indian publisher is under fire for including Hitler in a list of world leaders "who will inspire you."
- 2018 Mar 08
'Blood and Bone'
An article on "Children of Blood and Bone."
- 2018 Feb 01
Existential Children's Books
A look at picture books that ask existential questions.
Best 2017 LGBTQ YA
A look at LGBTQ YA books.
- 2018 Jan 11
Federle Cover Reveal
Tim Federle reveals the cover for "Nate Expectations."
Reading the Dream
Picture books that honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream.
First Books for Talking About Race
A look at 20 children's books that may inspire conversations about race.
- 2018 Jan 09
Scary 'Very Hungry Caterpillar'
A funny reboot of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."
By the Book
A look at how children's books differ cross culturally.
- 2018 Jan 04
YA Anthologies
A look at upcoming YA anthologies.
YA Books on the Horizon
A list of anticipated YA titles.
Queer YA in 2018
A look at upcoming queer YA titles.