There’s no better holiday gift for a child than a book, and today we offer some picture books that are enjoyable and subtly teach. Four are from Minneapolis-based Free Spirit Publishing, dedicated to ...

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...

Anxiety, making new friends, learning to share: These 12 titles will prepare young readers for whatever their first day of school may have in store. By Travis Jonker Travis Jonker is a children’s book ...

When children are very young, they will — even if they’re wiggling — listen when a book is read to them. As they get older, this becomes more difficult, given the distraction of screens and other ...

If you're a parent like me, you know how hard it can be to keep kids entertained. There's always the temptation to hand them an iPad or a cellphone, but Melissa LaSalle presses play on audiobooks. She ...

In this week's nonprofit spotlight, we highlight Reach Out and Read Rhode Island, a group that has put literacy and getting ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Reading opens a world of possibilities for a child. That is why 2 On Your Side is teaming up with Project Flight, The Buffalo News, and the Erie County Public Library for the Books for ...

Whether your child is deep in a dino phase or just curious about these prehistoric giants, there’s a book out there to spark ...

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 ...