The winners of the Newbery and Caldecott medals were announced this week. Here’s what to know about the books — and the prestigious awards.

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...

When I first started compiling this year-end book list, my daughters were 3 years and just 6 months old, and my main duties were feeding and chasing them around. But now that they are 10 and 7, I have ...

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.

Discover insightful books about Ramadan for children, perfect for learning and celebrating this important tradition. These engaging titles educate young readers about the customs, values, and ...

Back when I first published this list in 2017, my two daughters were just 3 years and 7 months old. Now somehow I find myself the mom of an 11-year-old and an 8-year-old who have largely outgrown ...

Reese Witherspoon, Trevor Noah and Max Greenfield are out with new kids books. Poet laureate Ada Limón has a soothing bedtime story for little ones. Marisha Pessl delivers a smart novel that teens won ...

Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos. The Associated Press scoured the bookshelves for standout 2025 releases to share the love of reading with your child, student or friend, and came ...

It’s often said that we’re living in a Golden Age of children’s literature. There are 10,000 or so new titles published each year in the UK, accounting for an astonishing one in three books sold. And ...

Middle-grade books embrace a wonderful range of stories, the best of which enable children to explore and celebrate human rights and the values that underpin them, such as freedom of expression, ...