Across the American Southwest, youth councils are advising cities on sustainability -- and holding mayors to account.

Here we present an exclusive early look at the books for young readers that publishers are most excited to be releasing next spring.

Happy Sunday, Everyone! I hope you’re all lounging about in your PJs enjoying coffee and pancakes on this relaxing morning 😊 And as if it isn’t enough that it’s a lovely, lazy Sun…

As state senate president, Jackson supported woody biomass, wind energy and a ban on glyphosate spraying, earning an 81 percent approval record from Maine Conservation Voters.

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Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.

The funds have been frozen since early in President Trump’s second term.

This walking tour through the bustling heart of New York City includes bookstores, great reading spots and literary-themed snacks.

Support our NEW summer releases, Digital Red; Duck, Duck, Groove; Mack & Fred: Side by Side; and Annalise

Book lovers and cats have a great deal in common. Both revel in the art of stillness, both find joy in distraction—whether it’s a playful passing shadow or a captivating plot twist—and both are nev…

Preschool Parade: A celebration of books, activities, and ideas for parents of young children by Author Amy Houts

Preschool Parade: A celebration of books, activities, and ideas for parents of young children by Author Amy Houts

Sweet | Clean | Romance | Comedy | Women's Fiction

When I read A MOTHER’S GIFT Just home from visiting her mother my wife stands in the doorway holding a slender volume. “My baby book,” she says. “Mother found it in her closet.” Softly she re…

Children’s authors and educators are up in arms after words by National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett, from his new essay collection for adults, 'Make Believe: On Telling Storie...

In conjunction with Children’s Book Week, May 4–10, the San Francisco-based publisher is opening its slush pile to unagented children’s book creators.

Discover some of the amazing Earth Day 2026 events happening worldwide. With over 10,000 events on the Global Event Map, this is our chance to celebrate people power. This is Our Power, Our Planet.

Preschool Parade: A celebration of books, activities, and ideas for parents of young children by Author Amy Houts

In a wide-ranging conversation, National Book Award-Winning author and 2018–2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jacqueline Woodson spoke about her path to becoming an author, book b...

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The KidLit Weekly is listing of KidLit webinars, courses, and conferences that are accessible for a majority of people. Most are online, but I have included larger in-person events. Click to read The ...

You should know that I am a person who talks to myself—out loud…in 3 different languages when necessary—to make sure that I haven’t missed anything. I am also a person whose brain never shuts…