Help young readers understand and combat mental health stigma with these reads for grades K-12.

The Children's Book Council has announced the 2026 Kids Favorites lists. The CBC is a nonprofit trade association of children's book publishers in North America. The lists are chosen by children and teachers across North America through a voting process. The lists are available as a pdf on their website and include many books for each age range. Below are the top ten in each age group:

Hi, wonderful readers, I hope you’re doing well and getting some lovely spring weather your way! Spring is my absolute favorite time of the year, with beautiful green growth and gorgeous, bri…

Merry Christmas! How about celebrating the season with science? I mean... it's good for what ails ya.

A wealth of aunties contribute to an Indigenous child’s day-to-day in this lovingly communal picture book portrait. Celebratory ...

For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (and all year long) we've created a booklist to highlight the voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers from across Canada. We believe in the p...

By Gayleen Rabakukk I’m excited to welcome Cynthia Levinson back to Cynsations. Last month, I attended an Austin book talk with Cynthia and her husband and co-author Sandy Levinson discussing the new ...

Use the links below to find suggested books for young people from around the world, and recommended resources at other sites and blogs. Books for ages 0-6 Books for ages 7-12 Books for ages 13-18 A…

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From facial expressions to word choice, here are 14 tips for crafting humor in children's books.

In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.

The children’s author sits down with Bookstr to talk burnt waffles as inspiration and the joy of writing books that kids and adults can share.

When you’re writing a picture book, one of the most important things you can do is understand where your book fits in the marketplace.

Book censorship arguments often disguise efforts to erase diverse voices. Responding with facts, empathy, and First Amendment values helps protect everyone’s right to read.

From conservation and recycling to a simple appreciation of nature, these books provide a greater understanding of the world and our place in it.

We built this petition to help you let your representatives know that libraries continue to be an integral part of a healthy American community.

Meet the Authors! Join us for storytime, conversation, and crafts with four award-winning children’s authors!

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Release date: June 23, 2025 There is a richness to the new children’s book, Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally by writer Lee Wind and illustrator Kelly Mangan, that affords a careg...