It seems as if every household and classroom has at least one: the person who notices every detail, no matter how tiny. It’s a joy to be able to see what others miss, and a gift to share those ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — At Goodman Correctional Institution, families came together for a Christmas celebration that included food, presents, and recorded books from the Riley’s Readers program. The program ...

A new children’s book portraying abortion as a "superpower" is drawing strong backlash from critics who say the authors are trying to normalize the procedure for young readers. "Abortion is Everything ...

Here are the year’s most notable picture and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor. Credit...Photo illustration by Sebastian Mast Supported by By Jennifer Krauss Jennifer Krauss ...

There is a disjunction at the heart of children’s literature. It is that the placing of words and brushstrokes, the arranging of every publishing deal and the selling and buying of every book, is ...

During the holidays, we tend to think big—our minds drifting to bright toys, large boxes, and elaborate gadgets. However, as a pediatrician, I know that some of the most transformative gifts for young ...

Everyone of us remembers the book that left an imprint on our hearts and minds as a child. For me, it was “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters,” “Love You Forever,” and “The People Could Fly.” With my two ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. I don’t start all my days with books as rich as Abuela, though. Sometimes, my ...

Child development experts say that children develop their own sense of gender identity early on. But some kids and adults may find the topic of gender identity challenging or confusing, especially ...