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Many books we read are one story, following the same characters throughout. In a book full of short stories there may be different stories written by the same author or a collection of short stories written by different authors. It’s a great way to...

Reading fairy tales can be essential to building the imagination of young readers. Folk tales, meanwhile, can help illuminate life lessons and teach children about traditions held by people all over the world. This week, we’re featuring a variety of...

The Complete Encyclopedia of African American History is a four-book volume set that expertly provides information on consequential events and people, covering milestones and challenges met; most recently revised in 2018.

Non-fiction books and biographies can be a hard sell for young children to read due to their length, especially when there’s a new unicorn or dragon picture book you can read instead! Who can blame them? Introducing picture book biographies! They...

Traveling back in time, with historical fiction for middle schoolers.

When the people of the Shinnecock Indian Nation greet each other they say, “Aquay” which means, “I see the light in you.” This phrase is a great reminder that when times get dark, and we begin to lose hope, each of us bears light on the inside that...

Though it’s true that some graphic novels have superheroes, there are many narratives including manga, coming of age, environmental justice, fantasy, and non-fiction.

When Michigan's autumn arrives, the chilly, long cool nights always pair well with a good book. Here are five poetry collections whose rhythm and rhymes are perfect for reading aloud with elementary and middle schoolers.

Board books are ideal for babies and toddlers because their thick covers and pages make them more durable than your average picture books. Beyond their seemingly indestructible format, they serve as a great foundation for reading skills: learning to...