Articles related to "Childrens Literature"

Christmas is coming. These creative board books make great gifts to introduce the magical world of reading, entertain parents and kids, and teach new ideas.

Children love funny poems and illustrations. Here are five Halloween poetry books for parents and teachers to read, laugh, teach, love and learn with kids of all ages.

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a prolific Canadian author during the turn of the 20th Century. Her novels are as well loved today as they were 100 years ago.

Harry has hung up his wand, but you still want to get a book for that ten year old on your list. Have you checked out these classics lately?

Children will enjoy reading more if we give them tools and inspiration to build their grasp and understanding. Enthusiastic readers develop better writing skills, too.

The popularity of Harry Potter might have hinged on its formulaic plots and stereotypes. This view has implications for children's literature in a consumerist society.

Biography of Frances Hodgson Burnett, one of the best children's books writers best-known for The Secret Garden and Little Lord Fauntleroy.

Brief biography of British writer Kenneth Grahame, author of classic children's books.

Biography of Canadian children's writer, best-known for series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables.

Without knowing what editors want now, a writer can waste time writing a story that won't sell, and editors want short, exciting stories with strong plots and action.