Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

These back-to-school reads will help children tackle first-day nerves, new teachers, letters, numbers and more. By Travis Jonker Travis Jonker is a children’s book author and illustrator, and the ...

Anxiety, making new friends, learning to share: These 12 titles will prepare young readers for whatever their first day of school may have in store. By Travis Jonker Travis Jonker is a children’s book ...