Out of the Dust (Newbery Medal Winner)

What makes a classic so beloved? Stories that stand the test of time, inspire a new perspective and celebrate real, human feelings. Or, sometimes, animal feelings. No matter who the main character is, whether it's Wilbur the pig or Frog and Toad, we often find ourselves revisiting these stories for good reason: they stick with us. Here are the timeless children's classics to celebrate literature for little readers.

A.L. Sonnichsen’s Red Butterfly is a moving middle grade novel in verse about an orphaned girl in modern-day China who discovers the meaning of family. As we celebrate language and poetry for National Poetry month, we chatted with the author about her experience writing in verse, her memories as a young reader and writer, and […]

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Summer is winding down, but there’s still time to take a road trip! Make your way across the vast United States, taking in all the beautiful scenery it offers with the windows rolled down and the wind in your hair. And if a real road trip is out of the question, plot your ideal road […]