Splashy news headlines can grab our attention, but it's crucial that we engage kids with deeper thinking about current events. Whether...

Today, I'd like to share a guest review by Emily S., age 10, also known as my youngest daughter. This week, she read Love, The App , win...

Do you like reading ebooks? Did you know you can borrow them for free from your public library? Our local public libraries are expanding the...

Kindle kids, via Eric Rice, Flikr Parents are beginning to explore digital reading opportunities with their kids. Everyone has different...

Mobile devices are infiltrating our daily lives. Kids know how smart phones, tablets and computers are ever-present, taking their parents ou...

I've raved before about Barefoot World Atlas -- the spinning globe that brings a traditional atlas into a new realm for young kids. Wel...

This week, school librarians from all over California are gathering in San Diego to share about ways to engage students, develop critical th...

Each of us is special. Everyone contributes their own unique gifts to the group. Celebrate our individuality. These are all values I try t...

Intense. Gripping. You could hear a pin drop. Those aren't words you typically hear when kids describe book apps, a medium known ...

I've long been fascinated by the way authors use different types of media to tell stories, whether it's the written word, audiobo...

Disney's animated movies have enchanted families for generations. Now, this richly layered multimedia book app takes readers behind the ...

Cybils book app finalist Endless Alphabet combines all the great features of picture book apps: interesting content, fun animation, clear...

I am super-excited  to announce the finalists in the Cybils Book App award . This week, I'll be sharing more about each of these apps....

Creepy stories are in high demand in our library, and engaging book apps for older readers are a real treat. I loved reading Slap Happy Lar...