PEN America has reveals the most banned picture books ... to Read program, in a statement. “The first literary encounter, along with the illustrations of characters, can help young children ...
Gianni Rodari used puns, topsy-turvyism and zany names to invent stories for children and help children ... “I can’t read. I can’t talk. I don’t care about stories, plots or characters.
This year's Caldecott medal went to a book about an older sister frustrated when her baby brother "helps." The Newbery went to a middle-grade tale about a time traveler at the turn of the century.
The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is a prolific, best-selling author of children’s books who hopes to use his 2-year term to promote the wonders of picture stories.