Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Sharee Miller
In our Meet the Illustrator conversation, Sharee talks about how her own experiences inspired her new book, Princess Hair; her favorite princess growing up; and why she thinks it’s important to create art as a family.
Grown-Up Reads
Tomorrow It’s Me and You — And No List
When I got sick, I quickly felt the pull of the Bucket List. What better way to approach dying than the way that I approached living: Let’s get things done! If life was a series of experiences, I should check off all the boxes while I still had the chance.
Tween
10 of the Most Memorable Siblings in Middle Grade Literature
Celebrate Siblings Day on April 10 with these middle grade books about the ups and downs of sibling relationships: the fierce love, the turtle-eating, and everything in between.
Teen
8 YA Series Worth Binge-Reading Before Their Big Finales
Whether you’re already reading one of these series or looking for something fresh to devour, now is a great time to catch up on these YA sagas — in advance of their gripping final pages.
Tween
Chris Grabenstein and Russell Ginns Make the Case for Puzzle-Filled Kids’ Books
These two fantastic authors know a lot about books that pull tweens into the action and keep them guessing right until the very end.
Tips & Advice
The Power of the Right Book To Let Our Kids Know We See Them
This is what I can tell you as an author and as a mom: discovering one’s presence in books like my son did is what makes kids feel like they EXIST.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Kobi Yamada on Embracing Our Ideas and the Chances That Come Our Way
We spoke with Kobi Yamada ahead of the release of What Do You Do With a Chance? and his insights were as inspiring as his books.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
9 Valentines to the Books My Family Will Always Love
These are some of the books that remind me of times in my sons’ lives and call up specific memories I don’t want to forget. For that, each deserves a short appreciation — in the form of a love poem.
Teen
The Books I Fell in Love with as an Awkward Immigrant Teenager
I couldn’t leave the country without a green card, but at least I could lie in bed, open a book, and escape into someone else’s miserable life. These titles resonated with me at that age and remain some of my favorites.
Grown-Up Reads
How Losing Ourselves in Stories Can Help Us Find Our Greater Truths
Rhiannon Navin wasn’t planning on featuring a beloved kids’ book series in Only Child, her novel about a boy coping with trauma. Yet, the more she progressed, the more it made sense.