Children’s literature does far more than entertain. The right stories shape imagination, build emotional intelligence and help children make sense of the world long before they have the words for it.

Mac Barnett, the national ambassador for young people’s literature, published a manifesto aimed at adults. Then came the blowback. Fellow children’s book authors took issue with Mac Barnett for points ...

That's the name of the organization (aka RIF) said to be the oldest and largest nonprofit children's literacy organization in the country. And it's the aim of 20 Natural State authors who will gather ...

The African American Children's Book Project is a national nonprofit with the motto "A Book Opens Up A World of Opportunities." They believe reading is key to a child's well-being. To help kids read ...

You’re reading Progress Report, Jessica Winter’s column on family and K-12 education. Mac Barnett is a best-selling author of children’s books, including a suite of droll, spare picture-book ...