The best children’s books have always provided a powerful way for kids to put themselves in other people’s lives—from the prairie of Laura Ingalls to the world of wizards in Harry Potter. It’s in that ...

In recent years, children’s books have made a lot of progress in becoming more varied. The number of books featuring diverse authors, illustrators, and characters has grown- giving children a chance ...

As parents, it may feel overwhelming when young learners come to you with tough questions, especially those about differences they notice in themselves or others. A 2020 study published in the Journal ...

Looking to broaden the stories on your bookshelves this year? Mark your calendars: A new day celebrating diverse reading is on the horizon. The nonprofit We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) is launching its ...

After three nights of les bons temps in New Orleans, the American Booksellers Association’s Children’s Institute kept the book party rolling for one more day on Wednesday. Advocacy and diversity ...

Our Kids Read has donated over 50,000 books to elementary school students and raised $250,000 to fund literacy initiatives nationwide. Jahmal Lake is the founder of the Black-led nonprofit Our Kids ...

When I read that the Booker Prize Foundation is launching a Children’s Booker Prize to “get more kids reading and increase ...

From beloved classics to fresh new releases, these stories written by Black authors deserve to go under the Christmas tree.