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Matt de la Peña: Discovering the power of picture books as a parent Award-winning author Matt de la Peña reflects on his discovery of the power of picture books as a parent in ways that he never experienced as a child.
Choice, empowerment, respect Miller strongly believes that kids should be able to make choices when it comes to reading.
What do boys want to read Gene Luen Yang notes how books with a practical application often appeal to young readers.
Meet Margaret As a child, Margaret Peterson Haddix spent a lot of time out in the chicken coop or with her nose in a book.
Graphic novels and picture books for all ages Visual books are often quite sophisticated. They can build background knowledge and be a gateway to more rigorous reading.
Good Night, Moon: A new kind of children's book In the 1930s, progressive educators from Bank Street encouraged a new kind of picture book for children that focused on a child’s real life and surroundings.
From picture books to comics to novels Jeff Kinney discusses how comic books act as a bridge between picture books and novels.
We Need Diverse Books: Donalyn Miller We need diverse books because children should be able to see themselves in books that they read.
