Scholastic research shows that humor in books is the top characteristic kids look for when making their reading selections. According to the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report, more than 50 ...

*Alvin Irby, an award-winning educator, professional comedian, and the founder of the nationally recognized literacy program Barbershop Books, has released his debut children’s book, entitled Gross ...

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When poetry editor Lou Peacock compiled A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year, she chose Rita Dove’s “The First Book” to be the entry for January 1. The poem describes what it’s like ...