We Are Water Protectors (Caldecott Medal Winner)

The prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards have long served as a guide to those seeking some of the best original and creative content published for young readers. These prize winners are the books that shape childhoods, give new perspectives to budding readers, and start a lifelong love of stories and the […]

What better way to inspire children than by fostering a lifetime love of reading? Barnes & Noble is thrilled to be celebrating Children’s Book Week – an annual literary event that’s not only a celebration of books, but also of connection – a way to unite children (and their grown-ups) with books, authors, and illustrators […]

We love stories. Particularly stories that open our minds and allow us to better understand ourselves and those around us. This month, we celebrate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month with unforgettable stories by indigenous authors that center around the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and countless contributions of Native people. From lyrical picture books to conversation-starting memoirs, fantastical adventures steeped in mythology to heart-racing thrillers, here are 10 books we recommend you read right now (if […]

From a book on our Discover Prize Shortlist to another on the Longlist for the National Book Awards year’s favorite mysteries and so many in between, this has been a great year for Indigenous voices. While we are focusing on the current books by native authors, we’d be remiss if we didn’t include other fantastic […]