Classic Lit
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Bookshelf Must-Have: The Poky Little Puppy
Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a true classic. Beloved by generation after generation of readers, The Poky Little Puppy is as charming, sweet, and stylish today as it was when it was first published in 1942.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Celebrating Black Authors Past and Present: Favorite Reads and Soon-to-Be Classics for Young Readers
The Brown Bookshelf celebrates and shares the infinite stories Black creators have to tell. Here, five Brown Bookshelf team members reflect on favorite works from children's authors past and present.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Little Golden Books Turns 75! A Look Back at the Iconic Collection with Editor Diane Muldrow
As Little Golden books turns 75, we asked Editorial Director Diane Muldrow about the history of the treasured collection, the wonderful and unexpected characters that have graced its pages, and some of its best life lessons for readers of all ages.
Grown-Up Reads
Reflections on Faith and Art: Madeleine L’Engle’s Search for Solace in Storytelling
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, granddaughter of Madeleine L'Engle, explores how writing the beloved A Wrinkle in Time helped L'Engle reconcile the pain and suffering in the world with her faith in a loving creator.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: The Princess and the Pea
In this installment of Brightly Storytime we’re reading along with a Golden Books retelling of The Princess and the Pea, the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Books That I Am Never Taking Off My Daughter’s Bookshelf
Here is a short list of the books that I've insisted remain on my family's bookshelves (and the reasons why they’ve earned a permanent spot in our collection).
All Ages
The Book’s the Thing: Shakespeare for Kids of All Ages
Books inspired by the Bard! These fun retellings can help make Shakespeare accessible and entertaining to kids and young adults.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
George Saunders’s Ultimate Picture Book Reading List for Kids
The bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo discusses his favorite books to share with kids and create reading memories to cherish forever.
Just For Fun
2015’s Biggest Moments in Children’s and YA Literature
We could write a whole book about what made 2015 such a special year for children's and YA literature, but we’ve winnowed the highlights down to a shortlist.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Read Me! 6 Delightful Books for Fans of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
If you’re a big fan of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, here are six tremendous books for kids and teens inspired by its indelible legacy.
Just For Fun
Alice at 150: Everything You Never Knew About Wonderland
In honor of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland's 150th anniversary, here are twelve interesting facts you may not know about Lewis Carroll’s most famous work.
Teen
Classics That Won’t Have Your Teen Reaching for the CliffsNotes
Oftentimes teens avoid the classics not because they’re unsavory, but because they feel intimidating. Here are eight recommended reads that may change that.
