Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

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Today The Atlantic launches “65 Essential Children’s Books,” a new editorial project that brings together important illustrated stories for young readers, beginning with The Story of Ferdinand, by ...

Here are the year’s most notable picture and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor. Credit...Photo illustration by Sebastian Mast Supported by By Jennifer Krauss Jennifer Krauss ...

R.J. Palacio, author of the 16-million-copy middle grade bestseller 'Wonder,' has teamed up with A Series of Unfortunate ...

Fall has finally arrived and readers can cozy up with new additions to beloved series, including a picture book about a fight over holiday festivities, a middle grade mystery following a trio of ...

The Great Eggscape! Jory John Bottom Line: Our expert enjoys this Easter version of a popular series that tells the story of the Good Egg escaping with his ...