Arts Oct 12 Inside the whimsical world of celebrated children’s author Sandra Boynton By John Yang, Juliet Fuisz, Kaisha Young
Education Apr 20 Why more U.S. schools are embracing a new ‘science of reading’ Move over “Dick and Jane.” A different approach to teaching kids how to read is on the rise. By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press
World Nov 29 How the author of ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ hopes to help inspire a new generation of authors Laura Numeroff’s love for books began very early in life. That love, fostered by a childhood in which she was surrounded by books and art, led to a long and successful career writing children’s books, including such beloved works as… 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
Oct 14 Gary Paulsen, celebrated children’s author, dies at 82 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 26 ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ author Eric Carle dies at 91 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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