Edward Stratemeyer had a plan to get American children reading. An ambitious paper merchant in Newark, New Jersey, he’d ...

Manhattan Beach mom Maritere Rodriguez Bellas, however, wants to make sure other parents don’t miss that boat.

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

The author and creative director of the bestselling non-fiction series reflects on its success and shares her hopes for future growth.

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Without substantial reading skills, “the risk is that future generations will simply be unable to think as deeply and with as much complexity as in the past." ...

A new collection of children's books offers seasonal fun for Halloween. Board books for toddlers include sensory features and gentle introductions to costumes. You need more than candy and a costume ...

Wendy's has its own special way of celebrating the spookiest time of the year: with Boo! Books and new toys. Replacing Boo! Bags, Wendy's is releasing $1 Boo! Books that support Dave Thomas Foundation ...

MAC: Slate has asked us—indeed hired us—to talk about their big picture-book package, “The 25 Best Picture Books of the Past 25 Years.” (Did you like how I called it a “package”? Did it make me sound ...

When it comes to helping our kids cope through tragedy, there is no "perfect science," but a Valley-based author is hoping her books can serve as a starting point for some of these important ...

Families of San Francisco children under the age of 5 can sign up to get a free book mailed to them once a month as part of a decades-old literacy program now debuting in The City. The San Francisco ...

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors directed the changes without a formal vote, calling them administrative in nature. Proponents cite parental rights and religious freedom, but courts have said ...