Swanson’s nonfiction picture book, Black girls pursue their dreams of playing big-league baseball. As spooky season approaches, the master of children’s horror recommends creepy-crawly ...
By Leonard S. Marcus Here are the year’s most notable picture, chapter and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor. By Jennifer Krauss The protagonists of “A Day With ...
It’s easy to get sentimental about the joy children’s books bring to kids. But picture books must also be read by adults, who, depending on the text, may not be quite as charmed. (My sympathies to ...
It is probably too soon to name 2024 as the year that the children’s book industry lost its enthusiasm for identity politics and gender ideology. But there are signs of a vibe shift. You mightn ...
The holiday season is a magical time for families and reading festive children’s books offers more than just entertainment—they create opportunities for bonding, spark meaningful conversations ...