I chose these books after reading thousands of picture books and understanding what children like because my background isn’t only in book reviews but in education. Plus, I’m a parent of two. I update ...

MAC: Slate has asked us—indeed hired us—to talk about their big picture-book package, “The 25 Best Picture Books of the Past 25 Years.” (Did you like how I called it a “package”? Did it make me sound ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.” As we ...

Children’s literature is not the same as when we were little. In many ways, it’s better.

One of the best parts of being a new grandparent is getting to read children’s books again. For me, it means revisiting those special books I remember reading to my children, and helping to create ...

On this week’s bonus episode, Dan Kois joins Julia, Dana, and Nadira to share the thinking that went into making Slate’s 25 Best Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. The gang discusses some of their ...

In honor of Black History Month, PW showcases a selection of picture book offerings that highlight the achievements and impact of influential Black figures throughout history. Blues Boy: The B.B. King ...

Our long-form close readings are not presented as “the best books.” We believe that the picture book is a thriving literary tradition that has produced many excellent works, and we are going to look ...