By A.O. Scott These refreshingly authentic and playful picture books celebrate the many kinds of love that can fill kids’ lives. By Travis Jonker The writer Kelsey McKinney tries to wrestle ...

When Leopold II, King of Belgium, set about creating his own colony in the Congo, he used elephants - and barbaric cruelty - to clear the impenetrable jungle The Daily Mail Books department ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

The physical and emotional changes that come with puberty can be challenging for tweens, but these books can help. From expert guides filled with biological facts to the funny Wimpy Kid installment in ...

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 ...

We’re reviewing our resources this fall (September-December 2024). We will do our best to minimize disruption, but you might notice changes over the next few months as we correct errors & delete ...