A favourite book as a first edition . Is reading allowed still a thing? Yes. Reading to children, to an elderly relative or a poorly friend. Many of us aren’t that good with words and find those of ...

Once upon a time, Virginia McCaskey inherited memorabilia from a cousin, a collection that included a box of old ticket stubs ...

It’s good for the card makers but not your self-esteem and in this day and age it could quite easily make someone feel ...

Author Gayle Forman, who has written more than a few books that involve the concept of death, responds to a reader who asked ...

Shayna Barksdale has three decades of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. Her new book aims to help parents of tween girls navigate the pressures they face.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us, often leaving us searching for time with loved ones or for the “perfect” gift. At West Elementary, our students recently started a unit in ...

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.

An upcoming gala, a significant grant and other community-building events are fueling the ongoing efforts of Tools for ...

Reading a story together is a wonderful way to let children know they are safe and loved. This list of new titles is great for Valentine’s Day and all year long. More from Upstate Parent: February ...

Dance Company will present SAD BOOK, adapted from the novel by Michael Rosen. Selected tour dates, including the Hackney ...

If we read Ditlevsen’s poems through the lens of Lessing, you could say that Ditlevsen’s so-called sentimentality is a poetic anachronism that functions as a subversive tool, an anachronism on a par ...

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