Young readers met some new reptile friends at the Superior Public Library. Each kid had the opportunity to spend ten minutes reading aloud to a special reptile guest brought by a local reptile expert.

The Whidbey author’s process prioritizes play, even as she crafts deep, difficult stories.

Travis Jonker is a children’s book author and illustrator, and the librarian at Dorr Elementary School in Dorr, Mich.

The children, two by two, walked into the woods solemnly, the hurricane lamp swinging, the light vanishing and then returning ...

Looking for something to do this weekend in the Rockford area? Here are 23 upcoming events.

Georgia’s Allen Levi wrote his first novel, “Theo of Golden,” in his 60s. The surprise bestseller’s characters formed over decades, inspired by one person in particular.

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost ...

After reading to our kids for countless hours and interviewing experts, here are the best books for 2-year-olds. Plus, ...

Explore snowy mornings and bird books from field guides to "The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne," celebrating birds, art and centuries of nature observation.

Erin Clabough is affiliated with Neuro Pty Ltd. In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. Some parents ...