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 ...

After the preschool years, kids still like cartoons, but they want something more complex than straightforward messages about friendship and sharing. They like a bit of conflict, some bad guys (who ...

Capital Area District Libraries’ expert selectors have curated a dynamic Black History Month reading list for all ages, celebrating voices, stories, and legacies that continue to shape our world. From ...

Modern accounts of Sylvia Plath’s renowned work and legacy seek to highlight the author’s resilience through a decade-long ...

Sylvia Plath’s writing was witty, political, emotional and sharp. A substantial new collection includes more than 50 ...

One of the most exciting parts of having children, after all, is the way they enrich and amplify almost every experience. It can be challenging, however, to anticipate which places around the ...

Gabriela Mistral was a woman who forged herself amidst nature, facing the sea and surrounded by books—a frustrated mother and ...

Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson shares a poem she wrote sparked by a childhood memory — but she didn't let reality get ...

Thirteen-year-old writer Ariana Shaprow is displaying her poem "The Way It Should Be" at the Mosaic Children's Museum in ...

I Dream of Joni” by Henry Alford and “Song So Wild and Blue” -- celebrate the singer-songwriter and Kennedy Center honoree ...

It's never too early to start investing for your kids and teaching them the concept of setting aside money for a goal. The more time you have in the market, the more your money can grow.