April 2 is International Children’s Book Day and Connecticut is or was home several authors and illustrators who are responsible for some of your favorites. One quite famous one was Maurice Sendak, ...

Beloved '80s Children's Author Dies at 87 originally appeared on Parade. The world has lost a beacon in coziness with the death of Allan Ahlberg. The British author, known for his beloved children's ...

Applications are now open to host the 2027 Children's Literature Lecture featuring award-winning author Kwame Alexander. The application form is due Thursday, April 30, 2026.

(Free Spirit, July; illus. by Dream Chen; $18.99) Why the buzz: “Bea’s imagination, curiosity, and love for family shine on every page. She turns an ordinary box into a rocket ship, bear cave, and ...

Why the buzz: “Singer-songwriter Emily Arrow’s debut picture book is a loving ode to the power of bookstores and the magic held within each story. Known for her memorable and kid-appealing children’s ...

Atlanta authors inspire young readers with powerful stories during National Reading Month. Books by Tony Williams, Terry Lee, and 10-year-old Sarai Green tackle topics like self-doubt, careers, and ...

Oklahoma Black Children's Week, led by Grace Holloman and Vernelia McKnight, features events with local authors to inspire young readers and promote literacy.

One-on-One is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This undated photo supplied by Penguin Random House shows British author Allan Ahlberg, who has died at the age of 87. (Penguin ...