A brilliantly written novel in verse, “To Stay Alive” portrays a vivid, emotional picture of the tragic Donner Party of 1846.

PEOPLE spoke with Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra and bestselling children’s author Lauren Tarshis about the importance of ...

When he announces in his 70s that he’s planning to marry a woman nearly 50 years his junior, his children are baffled ... she learns about the story of her early years, her close friendship with ...

Kids love animals -- and they love books about animals, too. From dog books to bear books to bunny books and pig books, our list of favorite animal "tails" is full of great picks. Some have funny, ...

Jennifer Buchheit of Madison County IL wrote "The Big Book of Fantasy Kid Crafts," that was released to the public on April ...

Reading together with Eliana's father Alexander Ayling soon became a family activity very early on and one that has stuck. "Now, Eliana reads back to us in her own little language," Rad said. Rad's ...

US schools are going all in on phonics, but research shows that approach won’t work for every child. A blended literacy ...

Ready to go green? Kids today are more conscientious and interested than ever about topics like recycling, climate change, and protecting the planet. The Earth-friendly books on this list are full of ...

Five-year-olds exposed to paternal depression are more likely to have behavioral issues in grade school, researchers find.

In popular culture, dads are stoic, sensitive and strong. So powerful is the mystique of the happy dad that celebrities, joke books – even hard seltzers – carry the label.

We’re nearing the middle of spring and are excited to find the kids’ new favorite books. We love reads that show signs of ...