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 ...

She is 8 years old. The doctor says she has rheumatic fever and she must stay in bed — for three months. She can’t believe it. Three months! She’s already bored to tears. More than 40 years later, ...

Picture-book biographies pack a lot of facts into a large, illustration-filled format, offering an enticing package for kids. Here’s a look at some great new picture-book biographies: • In “Finding ...

True stories in the form of biographies have proven to be an appealing way to introduce students to complex ideas and the trailblazing people behind those ideas. Luckily, a plethora of STEM- and STEAM ...

In the weeks leading up to Hispanic Heritage Month, Latina mom and teacher Frances Evans carefully researches and gathers her materials together to teach her students about the culture. Last year, she ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recently, former President Barack Obama paid a visit to the Bessie Coleman Branch of the Chicago Public Library. Sitting before a ...