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.

The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is ...

the best examples of humanity aren’t necessarily human. By Donna Barba Higuera Gianni Rodari used puns, topsy-turvyism and zany names to invent stories for children and help children invent ...

With its singsong refrain and sleepy-time theme, memorable characters and colorful illustrations, it’s one of the most popular children’s books of all time and still the perfect read to cozy up with ...

Consolidation of public schools in our smallest communities has cut down on the number of small-town schools of the past, certainly. But it remains true to this day that for every school-aged ...

While many of her contemporaries are playing canasta, she’s releasing her 25th book. There’s no mystery to it, Tyler says: Start on Page 1, then keep writing. By Elisabeth Egan In Callan ...

President Donald Trump kicked off a global press conference by presenting Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba with a copy of his coffee table picture book Save America featuring a cover photo ...

To the editor: While we are scratching our collective heads trying to figure out what President Trump and his quasi-deputy Elon Musk are doing, I hope we don’t lose sight of the larger picture.

See what the children of your favourite celebrity couples ... holidays and events with their A List parents, get all the latest pictures, videos and stories from the celebrity kids taking the ...

The pictures show the youngsters in various naked poses and wearing masks. The majority were taken by Ms Gearon of her own children. A spokesman for the gallery said that the two artists and staff ...

An award-winning music conductor and teacher who previously appeared in a hit show on Channel 4 has been accused of making indecent images of children and sexual assault. Gareth Ritter, 43, is a ...