There’s nothing better than reading to a child at bedtime. It calms them down after a busy day and it’s also soothing for the parent or carer. Here are some new favourites, picture books that both ...

First HISD took the libraries. Now teachers say the district’s curriculum leaves no room for storybooks and some are secretly reading to students anyway.

The powerhouse Saint Joseph High School bowling team is partnering with The Marisa Tufaro Foundation to promote childhood literacy.

As reading for pleasure declines, Central Texas leaders unite to rekindle curiosity and connection for children through books, Richard A. Tagle writes.

From rap lyrics to relatable poetry books, Alex Wharton’s journey from a Welsh mining town to Children’s Laureate shows how reading and language can unlock imaginations – and transform young lives ...

This book is termed an “easy reader,” but in truth, it is poetry. Lobel’s introduction to his beloved woodland pair, whose many books of adventure have endured for more than 50 years, is a lyrical ...

These anthologies are specifically created to teach reading, and generally feature excerpts from fiction and nonfiction books paired with skill and strategy questions. They have a long and ...

Island Books is holding a kids writing contest that will run from Oct. 13-Nov. 10. The fall-themed contest is for youngsters in grades K-5 and entries must be 500 words or less. To submit entries, ...

This book about conquering fear and delivering a letter to the moon includes fun-to-make noises — thumping, ripping, tearing. What happens when a dragon gets a cold? You’re about to find out. And the ...