Barney Saltzberg’s many picture books for children include “Arlo Needs Glasses,” about his giant goldendoodle who couldn’t ...

Minnesota Opera’s production of “The Snowy Day” takes its audience into the world of the 1963 Caldecott Medal-winning picture ...

Amanda Gorman made her voice heard in January 2021 while reading the poem for President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

These refreshingly authentic and playful picture books celebrate the many kinds of love that can fill kids’ lives.

Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary trip to the ballet. The celebrated dancer from the ...

Since last summer, Bookstart Japan, a nonprofit group that promotes activities to give picture books to parents and children ...

Hollywood legend Kevin Costner ruminates on President Teddy Roosevelt in the new Fox Nation limited series 'Yellowstone to ...

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.

The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is ...

For kids in the Pine Belt, Rochelle Dahmer packs a lot of that history detailing the life and legacy of Vernon Dahmer Sr. in a children’s book, titled “If You Don’t Vote, You Don’t Count.” ...

The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is a prolific, bestselling author of children’s books who hopes to use his two-year term to promote the wonders of picture stories.

It's a 2-year term and everyone who does it gets to pick a different focus. Barnett's plan is to focus on picture books. "The picture book is my favorite art form," he said. "It's such an ...