By Melissa Gephart Rowan Public Library Children’s programs have resumed at Rowan Public Library following a winter break. In addition to Storytimes at all locations and a Homeschool STEAM class ...

Considering the actions of our current administration, all of us would do well to read up on history. Book bans are ...

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.

Goodbye, Pamela Paul! You hardly knew us. The controversial columnist is exiting the New York Times “Opinion” section this ...

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

An East Harlem pediatric clinic is encouraging families to launch their literacy journey early as data shows falling reading ...

The most recent results of the Nation's Report Card show reading scores falling even lower than they were two years ago for ...

Family Day caps off the free, three-day festival, which is returning for the fourth year. The day of programming aimed at ...

Students at Jennings High School are taking the initiative to promote literacy and cultivate healthy reading habits among ...

Judy Newman, Scholastic's chief impact officer, said 70% of students nationally cannot read proficiently by the third grade.

If you have an infant or child under age of 5 in Erie County, he or she may be eligible to receive a free children's book ...

Shavawn Simmons takes the fight against book bans personally, using her passion to fight censorship through literacy programs ...