Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.

In an age where digital archives and online books are more accessible, it has become increasingly rare to see students hunched over a stack of books in a campus library. The University of Michigan ...

WORCESTER – Multiple comedic series for kids, manga series for teens and a mix of historical fiction, mystery and thrillers for adults all seem to be trends for Worcester readers, according to the ...

6 out of 10 public comment speakers oppose book banning Opponents of book banning hold signs saying, 'Leave it on the shelf.' Majority of board also decides to remove the picture book, 'Me & My ...

The majority of books banned last school year highlighted stories featuring people of color and LGBTQ+ characters and subjects. A recent analysis of thousands of banned titles by PEN America found ...

In a lot of ways, it's never been harder to convince kids to pick up a book over a phone or iPad. But worrying about declining literacy rates and reading test scores – that's adults' business. And Mac ...