Across Berkeley, students, teachers and families are joining this year's Berkeley Mock Newbery Book Clubs . Every elementary school has ...

Environmental issues impact and threaten our lives in so many ways--from raging fires to supersize storms. Here are six novels that tackle s...

Science fiction stories continue to captivate tweens and young adults--providing an avenue to escape our world, feel a rush of adrenaline, a...

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

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

Many students are drawn to fantasies with richly imagined worlds. Here are some favorites for a wide range of ages -- enjoy getting lost in ...

I'm really excited to share Dactyl Hill Squad with my readers--my first copy went out today to a reader who loves Percy Jackson fantasi...

Carve out time from your busy summer schedules for reading. Talk with your teens about their interests AND the importance of reading. The be...

Kids know that practice is important in developing any skill; our job as parents is making our expectations clear AND creating a positive en...