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K. G. Campbell reflects on how his comical picture book Dylan the Villain carries on the British legacy of wicked kids in lit, shares practical advice for aspiring artists, and more.
Heather Shumaker explains why children need not-so-happy stories in their lives. When books reflect the range of human experience, kids feel wonder, empathy, and relief.
Jennifer L. Holm, the author behind the Babymouse and My First Comics series, explains how comics teach kids the building blocks of reading in a visual way.
We chatted with Shelley Pearsall, author of The Seventh Most Important Thing, about healing heartache with art, how fiction can connect us to the past, and more.
Chris Grabenstein shares the secret power of funny books for tween readers: When kids are laughing, they don't realize how much they're learning.
Ariel Lawhon lists the Reading Rules she uses to keep her boisterous sons focused during read-alouds, and explains why she created a separate set of Rules just for herself.
Shelley Pearsall, author of The Seventh Most Important Thing, discusses the importance of paying attention to the world, beyond what is right in front of us.
We asked fifteen awesome authors about the best bedtime books they have shared with their children or remember from their own childhoods.
Author and early childhood education expert Erika Christakis shares five tips to help you open the imagination of your young child.
Kayla Whaley, editor at Disability in Kidlit, explains why kids need to read books written by diverse authors, and shares five of her favorite #OwnVoices reads.
Jake Marcionette, bestselling kid author of the Just Jake series for middle-graders, shares his tips for grown-ups looking to inspire kids to write more.
We chatted with illustrator Tim Miller about Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book), his “secret artistic formula,” and more!
