Ambassador Turncoat?
The controversy surrounding Mac Barnett, picture book author/illustrator and children's literature ambassador, and how we can defend children's books and their creators.
The controversy surrounding Mac Barnett, picture book author/illustrator and children's literature ambassador, and how we can defend children's books and their creators.
Overview and links to the 2026 We Are KidLit Summer Reading List.
A report on "The Transformative Power of Graphic Novels for Kids" panel at the 2026 PEN World Voices Festival.
Remembering the Covid shutdowns on the sixth anniversary, and looking at two outstanding books for teens that portray those difficult months.
My history of reading graphic novels and why I've come to appreciate them.
Checking out last year's New Year's resolutions and unusual success in achieving them.
People and organizations working for the freedom to read and why it's important.
In honor of the third edition of Fault Lines in the Constitution, some reforms I'd like to see in a new constitution.
Announcing a 50% discount on the audiobook of Eyes Open and why it's a great choice for beach or road trip listening.
Connecting an illustration of animals at a county fair with anthropomorphic picture books and George Orwell's Animal Farm.