HarperCollins has opened the Author Academy to applications from today, from which 200 aspiring authors have graduated since ...

Children are curious. They ask questions. A few weeks ago a little girl asked me about the “crack” in my chest: the scar from heart valve surgery in 2010. Sometimes it’s difficult to know ...

Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.

Reading a story together is a wonderful way to let children know they are safe and loved. This list of new titles is great for Valentine’s Day and all year long. More from Upstate Parent: February ...

The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is ...