When students are asked to read, the default response is “ugh.” Somewhere along the way, reading stopped being fun and ...

IF YOU JUDGE how well-read someone is by the number of books they get through, your correspondent is a veritable bibliophage. Most of the books are around 30 pages long and generously illustrated.

Our community’s children are benefiting from two new positive acts in their favor — the resumption of free after-school tutoring plus a generous donation of books. The free ...

Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.

This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. These days, when I ...

Reading with young children has lots of benefits. Experts agree it can be key to language, cognitive and emotional development, while also encouraging imagination and creativity. Books can help boost ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. Find something new to read with your kids with one of these best children's books, selected by educators and librarians. A child ...