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.

From an early age, children are diving into the vibrant world of digital media, sparking a critical conversation about its impact on literacy. While the undeniable advantages of print books can enrich ...

There is a disjunction at the heart of children’s literature. It is that the placing of words and brushstrokes, the arranging of every publishing deal and the selling and buying of every book, is ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. I don’t start all my days with books as rich as Abuela, though. Sometimes, my ...