If you're looking for great comic books and graphic novels to share with kids, definitely check out the Eisner Awards, the most prestigi...

"The story of Harriet Tubman has always been one that has infused me with pride." -- Lesa Cline-Ransome, interview on TeachingBoo...

The Newbery Medal has been compared to the Oscars of children's literature, and that's an apt comparison. It brings a boost in popu...

I am so happy to celebrate poetry this beautiful Friday morning. Many congratulations to Margarita Engle on being named Young People's...

I love listening to audiobooks -- but even more so, I love introducing children and families to this wonderful way of reading. Parents often...

The Pura Belpré Medal Each year, I look to the Pura Belpré Awards with joy. These awards celebrate the Latino cultural experience in bo...

Coretta Scott King Award The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are a continued source of inspiration for me and the schools I serve. Each ...

This year's Caldecott Committee broke boundaries by including a graphic novel for young teens among their seven (7!!) books awarded hono...

This morning, the American Library Association announced the winners for 2015 distinguished books for children across many categories. This...

The little kids I know have BIG imaginations. Playing with action figures and dolls is still one of kids' favorite activities. One of ...

Today, I'd like to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Schneider Family Book Award . Each year, three books are honored for their ar...

Kaiyah C., a fourth grader at Emerson, came to me last week asking to write a review of Nikki Grimes' Words With Wings . You have to k...

Kids always amaze me. They come to discussions full of energy and enthusiasm, with fresh eyes. Our final Mock Newbery discussion was rich, t...