Local author Jolene McDonald stopped by at the library recently to read her book, “I Will Not Go To Sleep Tonight!” McDonald, who lives in Litchfield, wrote this sweet book, which was illustrated ...

The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is a prolific, bestselling author of children’s books who hopes to use his two-year term to promote the wonders of picture stories.

The best children’s books of all time Choosing the best children’s books of all time is no easy feat. After all, there are ...

Starting lessons with a read-aloud can boost engagement and inspire students to make personal connections to math concepts.

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.

Snapchat filters were all the rage in the 2010s. For many users on the app, using filters became second nature to shift one's appearance. Marisa pointed out this regrettable trend in a slide show of ...

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

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

In this age of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and CW shows such as Arrow and The Flash, fans can get their superhero fix in ...

After the preschool years, kids still like cartoons, but they want something more complex than straightforward messages about friendship and sharing. They like a bit of conflict, some bad guys (who ...

You may have noticed that Popeye the Sailor Man has been in the news now that the character, or at least his earliest comic ...

Perry won the National Book Award in 2022 for her nonfiction book “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation.” Her latest explores the connections ...