April 2 is International Children’s Book Day and Connecticut is or was home several authors and illustrators who are responsible for some of your favorites. One quite famous one was Maurice Sendak, ...

Beloved '80s Children's Author Dies at 87 originally appeared on Parade. The world has lost a beacon in coziness with the death of Allan Ahlberg. The British author, known for his beloved children's ...

Applications are now open to host the 2027 Children's Literature Lecture featuring award-winning author Kwame Alexander. The application form is due Thursday, April 30, 2026.

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.

Florence P. Bullis is a children’s author with a passion for curiosity, nature, and meaningful family experiences. Her storytelling draws inspiration from real-life moments and is rooted in a desire ...

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(Free Spirit, July; illus. by Dream Chen; $18.99) Why the buzz: “Bea’s imagination, curiosity, and love for family shine on every page. She turns an ordinary box into a rocket ship, bear cave, and ...

Why the buzz: “Singer-songwriter Emily Arrow’s debut picture book is a loving ode to the power of bookstores and the magic held within each story. Known for her memorable and kid-appealing children’s ...

British author Allan Ahlberg, who published more than 150 children’s books including “The Jolly Postman” and “Each Peach Pear Plum,” died Tuesday, according to his publisher. He was 87. Penguin Random ...

They’re writing books on parasitic worms, parental expectations, and wrongful convictions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipino publishers saw a sharp decline in their sales. In 2020, the industry ...

Oklahoma Black Children's Week, led by Grace Holloman and Vernelia McKnight, features events with local authors to inspire ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This undated photo supplied by Penguin Random House shows British author Allan Ahlberg, who has died at the age of 87. (Penguin ...