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Children’s Literature in Action Dr. Sylvia Vardell provides an overview of a book she has written for children’s literature survey courses.
What do boys want to read Gene Luen Yang notes how books with a practical application often appeal to young readers.
Adapting to different realities As a young boy, Laurence Yep couldn’t find books that spoke to his cultural identity or day-to-day reality, but he could enjoy the strange, new worlds of fantasy and science fiction.
It was red-haired Annie! Eve Bunting’s mother started a lending library in their house, but the books slowly walked away.
Amelia and Eleanor go for a ride Discover how Pam Muñoz Ryan uncovered this forgotten historical night flight over the nation’s capital.
A basket full of books While in fifth grade, this future author made frequent trips to the public library.
Reading for your life Our 2011 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature explains why she chose “Read for Your Life” as her platform.
Creating new images Christopher Myers doesn’t like the way that black people are portrayed in the media.
