Mystery, History, and Darwin: Four Books for Kids
Educational books that help with children's understanding of history, science, and everyday life.
Book Reviews
Kids' Books With a Local Connection
Authors and Illustrators of kids books from the Philadelphia area who introduced new work in 2019.
Rare Shakespeare/Milton Link Found in Philadelphia Library, Put on Display
The discovery of Shakespeare's work with handwritten notes by John Milton is called "one of the most important literary discoveries of modern times." You can see it for the next month at the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Kids Books About Nature and NYC
These children's books about trees, owls and New York City will change how they see the world (or city) around them.
The Best Summer Books for Kids
From picture books to teen literature, The Horn Book provides its list of the best books for kids of all ages to read over summer break.
Books Where Kids Can Discover the World and Their Imagination
Children’s books that teach through objects in a museum, stickers, imagination and Hedy Lamarr’s inventions.
Our Pick of Pop-Up Books for Kids
Here are some of the best pop-up books for kids this year.
Books by Local Authors or With Philly Links
Looking for a gift book for a young reader? Here are some with a local tie to Philadelphia, the Main Line, South Jersey and Delaware.
Children's Books About Sibllings, Boys and Bridges
Reviews of new children's book
Pennsylvania Boy Named Library of Congress Contest Winner
A Pennsylvania boy was named the Grand Prize winner in the 2018 Library of Congress Summer Writing Contest. Tyler Williams, who entered through Spring City Free Library in Chester County, wrote about the Harry Potter series on the theme of "A…
Local Author's Newbery-Medal Acceptance Speech
Erin Entrada Kelly is a professor of children's literature at Rosemont College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Her book, Hello, Universe, won the 2018 Newbery Medal and this is an excerpt of the acceptance speech she gave this week. It was…
Philadelphia Free Library Summer Program Motivates Kids to Read
The Free Library of Philadelphia kicked off its Summer of Wonder series in style Thursday with an event that included special guests and fun activities. Third graders from three different Philadelphia elementary schools came to the library to learn about…
Delaware Author Turns from Reluctant Reader to Creator of TV Show
I was a reluctant reader. Most writers boast about being the kid under the blankets with a flashlight. Not me. The thing is, I really wanted to want to read. I envied kids at school who buried their noses in…
Summer Reading Contests, Enrichment in PA, NJ, DE
Update: A Pennsylvania boy was named the Grand Prize winner in The Library of Congress Summer Writing Contest. Tyler Williams, who entered through Spring City Free Library in Chester County, wrote about the Harry Potter series on the theme of…
Narberth Author's Work Chosen for Pennsylvania One Book
Narberth, PA resident Zachariah OHora’s My Cousin Momo is this year’s Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child selection. The book, about a flying squirrel that isn’t what his cousins expect, will be used across the state to get preschoolers engaged…
Jimmy Curran: Disabling Myths About People with Disabilities
As Jimmy Curran wheels his way into the bustling Starbucks, everyone he passes glances down at him and smiles sympathetically. Each person creating their own idea of the kind of life Curran must lead. As a 28-year-old with spinal muscular…
Summer Reading List 2018
Picture Books Suggested grade level: PS–2 Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes; illus. by Gordon C. James (Millner/Bolden/Agate) 2018 Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Honors, Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award,…
Children's Books About Trailblazing Women, Jane Austen, Everything Else
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018 Yes, Virginia, there was a time when it was possible to have information about the world at your fingertips without the internet. Besides ungainly encyclopedias, extremely handy, fat paperback books like The…
Books about Culture and the Arts
A review of books about culture and the arts.
Irresistible Reads for 2017
Prevent the dreaded summer slide and let your kids curl up with a cool lemonade and one of these books, suggested by children’s literature experts at The Horn Book.
Books on Art and Artistry
Books with eye-popping visuals
The Best Children's Books of 2016
Find great book recommendations for kids from early readers through teens in this list of favorites from The Horn Book Magazine.
Pictorial Books Filled with Fascinating Facts
For inquisitive minds, these books offer both visual interest and a wealth of knowledge on history, animals and inventions.
Books That Inspire Curiosity & Creativity
Pique your child's curiosity and imagination with these titles. An added bonus: a book for parents on how to raise a can-do kid!
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