Lots to Love About Books
February is the shortest month and is firmly set in winter. At this time, we’re dreaming of warmer, longer days. Summer fun and camps await us, but February is also a time to express love for family, friends and oneself.…
Book Reviews
Chase Away the Winter Blues with Books
With winter upon us and the daylight hiding, January is the perfect month for indoor family fun. You may be thinking about warmer weather and sunnier skies. Why not dive into some books about summer camp? January is also National…
Holiday Stories and Tales for the New Year
A new year means a new beginning. Perhaps you’ll make a pledge to read more, be more helpful, be a better friend or eat more healthy foods. The new year is full of hope, promises and happiness. This time of…
Being Grateful for All Good Things
As a children’s librarian, the change in season means sharing new books with my friends. When fall comes around, I begin to think about a new school year, giving thanks for all that I have and my friends and family.…
5 Helpful Halloween Books for Kids
“Go Away, Big Green Monster!” by Ed Emberley This classic interactive book has been helping children come to terms with their bedtime fears for more than 25 years. The storyline…
Tales of Chills and Thrills
One of my favorite parts of fall is Halloween and everything connected with the holiday. Reading Halloween stories by myself or for storytime is always fun. Explore some of my favorites on these pages. You can check them out at…
Arts and Education Books
I love children’s books — chapter books, graphic novels, middle grade novels and everything in between. For me, the best thing about these books is sharing them with children who might love them, too! Here are some of my favorites,…
Books to Celebrate Pride Month
It's never too early to teach your kids about love and acceptance. This Pride Month is the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the wide variety of children's books…
Books for Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! One way to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with your kids this May is by reading books by Asian American authors and illustrators.…
5 Children’s Books About Historical Women With Philadelphia Ties
Philadelphia is a city steeped in history, which of course includes women’s history. For this Women’s History Month, we’ve selected five children’s books for young readers about impactful women with…
Mystery, History, and Darwin: Four Books for Kids
Educational books that help with children's understanding of history, science, and everyday life.
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…
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