There are so many great bookstores in the Ann Arbor area. We’ve rounded up both general interest and specialty book stores ...

Travis Jonker is a children’s book author and illustrator, and the librarian at Dorr Elementary School in Dorr, Mich.

Research reveals that banned books don't harm kids, they create better citizens. The censors accidentally produce what they are trying to destroy.

The book was created "by SOWELA students" to "support SOWELA students." ...

Beacon Journal readers share childhood recollections and a few pronunciations, and wonder about a famous idiom.

Is that skunk I smell? As February begins and spring slowly starts to make itself felt across the Bay Area, you might be concerned about what seems like the increasingly noxious prevalence of skunk ...

If kids don’t learn to love books from their parents when they’re small, they’re less likely to grow up to be dedicated readers. Why is that a problem? And what specifically should parents do to make ...

Raising boys who respect women is increasingly part of a broader cultural conversation around gender equality and healthy relationships. Research shows that early reading plays a measurable role in ...

A new children’s book portraying abortion as a "superpower" is drawing strong backlash from critics who say the authors are trying to normalize the procedure for young readers. "Abortion is Everything ...

Pediatricians recommend reading to your child from birth and at least through kindergarten. But finding books doesn’t have to be costly. Here’s where you can find free books for kids in Seattle. Susan ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...