We all like doing the things we have fun with. Psychoanalysts might call this the "Pleasure Principle," but I call it common sense...

Chapter books play an important role in children’s reading -- helping them transition from decoding individual words to reading for the joy ...

I am so happy to share the newest installment of Ivy + Bean , one of my all-time favorite series of chapter books. I love these two friends;...

First and second graders have made monumental leaps in their reading this year. Keep those reading muscles strong by feeding them a steady d...

Unicorns are pretty awesome! So are Sasquatch, the Minotaur and all sorts of other mythical creatures--magical, powerful and hard to find. I...

We had a terrific time at the Bay Area Book Fest this weekend, and I want to share the book recommendations for funny books. Megan McDonald,...

Jasmine Toguchi stars in a new chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean. Young readers will relate to Jasmine as she struggle...

It might be long nights or drizzly days, but winter strikes me as a perfect time to seek out a mystery. Young readers love solving the crime...

Today I’m moderating a panel: Reading On My Own! Beginning Reader Series . We will talk with Megan McDonald (Judy Moody), Fran Manushkin (Ka...

First and second graders have made monumental leaps in their reading this year. Keep those reading muscles strong by feeding them a steady d...

Latino students are the fastest growing group in American schools. I was particularly struck last week by a new report highlighting this (se...

Reading can be tough work, so I often try to give developing readers a big dose of humor to keep them engaged in stories. These new readers ...

Friends not only figure out how to work out conflicts, they also encourage each other and grow together. The Story of Diva and Flea is a de...

Young children who are just ready to move beyond "beginning readers" need short chapter books with big appeal. These readers, ofte...