From the earliest age, kids love looking at picture books: The colors, the shapes, the characters -- they all come to life on the page. And when you pair great art with a memorable story, it's even ...

By The New York Times Books Staff In her memoir, the former German chancellor reflects on her political rise and defends her record as the outlook for her country turns grim. By Elisabeth ...

In Kwame Alexander’s new verse novel and Karen L. Swanson’s nonfiction picture book, Black girls pursue their dreams of playing big-league baseball. As spooky season approaches, the master of ...

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Although the Harry Potter franchise has pretty much been spread across every medium in 2024, it was the Harry Potter books that first truly captured the magic. I started reading these novels back ...

Figuring out what to get friends and loved ones for Christmas year after year is a challenge. After all, how many mugs can ...

As tweens start figuring out the world and their place in it, well-told stories can help them explore different places, feelings, issues, and eras. Our list of engaging books for 11- and 12-year-olds ...

Every year, ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. The lists are based ...

And truthfully, few if any fabrics lay greater claim to that title than corduroy. And while you could elect for a handsomely tufted statement piece—think a corduroy chore coat or blazer—the ...