Here are the year’s most notable picture, chapter and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor.

The 20 Best Children’s Books of the Past 20 Years Meghan Cox Gurdon selects her favorites from two decades of reviewing for the youngest book lovers.

The simple act of being in someone else’s home is expanding their worldview. Many of this year’s best children’s books give a glimpse, in their own ways, into how other people live.

In two new children's books, characters discover worlds of adventure just outside their doorsteps. Trevor Noah's first picture book, Into the Uncut Grass, is about a young boy and his teddy bear ...

Book bans are tanking sales of children’s books. Schools and libraries aren’t buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war pushback.

The book tells a charming story about children, older folk, lights on trees and the real joy of communities. The idea for the book came when Adam, at the age of 9, pondered the meaning of the tree ...

Victoria Monét's children's book, 'Everywhere You Are,' uses the imagery of a moon and a young star to help children cope with separation anxiety.

Carla Hayden, a Baltimorean and former librarian of Congress fired by President Donald Trump last week, had very public embrace of a 79-year-old children’s book. Did it lead to her firing?

Julie Banderas’ latest children’s book, "A Monumental Mistake," teaches youngsters a valuable lesson that the Fox News anchor believes is critical.

Chef Alexander Smalls will publish his debut children’s book, 'When Alexander Graced the Table', early next year. He calls the project, co-written with best-selling author Denene Miller, "a love ...

She is a founding member of Authors Against Book Bans, and a bestselling author of books for children and young adults.

As I grow older and witness societal transformations, I frequently ponder the passage of time and the true essence of Christmas.