World Nov 29 How the author of ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ hopes to help inspire a new generation of authors By Sebastian Rich
Arts Apr 16 Watch 5:49 Jeff Kinney on his rise from ‘Wimpy Kid’ to celebrated children’s author It has been 15 years this month since “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” made author Jeff Kinney one of the world’s most popular writers. Geoff Bennett spoke with Kinney about the bestselling series, his children's literature and the mark he's… By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson
Arts Jan 23 Watch 7:22 What Run-DMC, Peter Parker, and Linus have in common Since his earliest days on the mic, DMC, the co-founder of what many consider to be the greatest rap group of all time, has offered countless rhymes and tales—about what it was to be a kid from Queens who wore… By Christopher Booker
Arts Oct 14 Gary Paulsen, celebrated children’s author, dies at 82 Paulsen received the Newbery Honor prize for "Hatchet," "The Winter Room" and "Dogsong," a story about a young native Alaskan in search of a simpler past. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts May 26 ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ author Eric Carle dies at 91 Through books like “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” “Do You Want to Be My Friend?” and “From Head to Toe,” Carle introduced universal themes in simple words and bright colors. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Jan 11 Misty Copeland’s ‘Bunheads’ is an ode to friendship in the dance studio By Joshua Barajas The new children’s book by ballet star Misty Copeland is filled with direct nods to real people in her life who have encouraged her talent over the years, but also the more universal ways that dance friends become sources of… Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 3:58 A book that teaches children ‘Why We Stay Home’ By Maea Lenei Buhre The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has upended the daily lives of children across the globe, leaving parents and caregivers struggling to explain the changes. Two medical students in California say their desire to help bridge that gap in understanding… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 7:25 Best-selling children’s author Mo Willems on sparking creativity and joy By Paul Solman Author and illustrator Mo Willems has sold millions of children’s books and created beloved characters, including the Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Elephant and Piggie. Now he’s the Kennedy Center’s first education artist-in-residence, making new kinds of work for both kids… Continue watching
Sep 06 The Magic School Bus is back — and it’s tackling evolution By Elizabeth Flock Studying evolution “makes you aware that life is fragile," and that maybe you don’t want to help cause extinction, says the illustrator of the iconic kids’ series. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 4:10 Drag Queen Story Hour offers a different kind of page-turner By Julia Griffin Children’s story hours are intended to instill a love of reading in young kids. But one reading program also seeks to spread messages about self-love, acceptance of others and appreciation of diversity: Drag Queen Story Hour, a national organization that… Continue watching