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12 of the Most Prolific Children's Book Authors of All Time

Many prolific children's book authors have been writing for decades and have published numerous books.
The publishing industry has been slow to publish authors of color, resulting in a lack of diversity among prolific children's book authors.

The best books of 2023

Zadie Smith's first historical fiction
Selections of the best books in various genres

The toddler book tolerability index.

There are hundreds of thousands of kids' books out there. Some are classics that wind up in everyone's homes, no matter what. Others are random-given as gifts, found on the playground, purchased in bulk from the resale shop.
Lit Hub staff members with toddlers ranked their most memorable reading experiences based on their child's enthusiasm and their own enthusiasm or tolerance for reading the books over and over again.

Four Questions for Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis discusses her new children's book, 'Just One More Sleep' and her partnership with Penguin's Philomel imprint
Curtis reflects on her 30+ years of picture book making and the importance of having patience in her career

Four Questions for Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis discusses her new children's book, 'Just One More Sleep' and her partnership with Penguin's Philomel imprint
Curtis reflects on her 30+ years of picture book making and the importance of having patience in her career

2023 Children's Bestsellers: Standout Series, Spinoffs, and Staples

Illustrated and graphic novel series dominate children's bestsellers.
Dav Pilkey and Jeff Kinney's books continue to be top sellers.

12 of the Most Prolific Children's Book Authors of All Time

Many prolific children's book authors have been writing for decades and have published numerous books.
The publishing industry has been slow to publish authors of color, resulting in a lack of diversity among prolific children's book authors.

The best books of 2023

Zadie Smith's first historical fiction
Selections of the best books in various genres

The toddler book tolerability index.

There are hundreds of thousands of kids' books out there. Some are classics that wind up in everyone's homes, no matter what. Others are random-given as gifts, found on the playground, purchased in bulk from the resale shop.
Lit Hub staff members with toddlers ranked their most memorable reading experiences based on their child's enthusiasm and their own enthusiasm or tolerance for reading the books over and over again.

Four Questions for Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis discusses her new children's book, 'Just One More Sleep' and her partnership with Penguin's Philomel imprint
Curtis reflects on her 30+ years of picture book making and the importance of having patience in her career

Four Questions for Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis discusses her new children's book, 'Just One More Sleep' and her partnership with Penguin's Philomel imprint
Curtis reflects on her 30+ years of picture book making and the importance of having patience in her career

2023 Children's Bestsellers: Standout Series, Spinoffs, and Staples

Illustrated and graphic novel series dominate children's bestsellers.
Dav Pilkey and Jeff Kinney's books continue to be top sellers.
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Four Questions for Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis discusses her new children's book, 'Just One More Sleep' and her partnership with Penguin's Philomel imprint
Curtis reflects on her 30+ years of picture book making and the importance of having patience in her career

Fantastic New Children's Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Out Today

Bestselling author Brad Meltzer explains the importance of teaching children about the law and its impact on society through his book 'I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg.'
Meltzer aims to help kids build character, kindness, and compassion by highlighting real heroes in his 'I Am' book series.

Best children's books of 2023

Children's books this year address sadness, fear, and celebrate love, resilience, hope, and joy
Highlighted books include 'The Big Dreaming' by Michael Rosen and Daniel Egneus, 'The Ogre Who Wasn't' by Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett, and 'A Way to the Stars' by David Almond and Gill Smith.

Best children's books of 2023

Children's books this year address sadness and fear while celebrating love, resilience, hope, and joy.
Books like The Big Dreaming, The Ogre Who Wasn't, and A Way to the Stars offer heartwarming and empowering stories for young readers.

Inquiring minds want to know: 'How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?'

Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen's new children's book explores the mystery of how Santa gets down the chimney.
The authors met over a decade ago and bonded over their love for Frog and Toad.
#diversity

Children's books show rise in racially minoritised characters, survey finds

The percentage of children's books featuring racially minoritised characters has increased to 30%, up from 4% in 2017.
14% of children's books in 2022 featured a main character from a racially minoritised background, compared to 1% in 2017.
There is a need for publishers and creatives to continue improving the volume and quality of diverse children's books.

Babycake's Book Stack Brings Books to Readers

Launching a mobile bookstore for children's books
Increased demand for diverse children's books

Children's books show rise in racially minoritised characters, survey finds

The percentage of children's books featuring racially minoritised characters has increased to 30%, up from 4% in 2017.
14% of children's books in 2022 featured a main character from a racially minoritised background, compared to 1% in 2017.
There is a need for publishers and creatives to continue improving the volume and quality of diverse children's books.

Babycake's Book Stack Brings Books to Readers

Launching a mobile bookstore for children's books
Increased demand for diverse children's books
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#Susan Loughnane

'Actors go through the wringer, I didn't want that any more' - Love/Hate's Susan Loughnane on giving up acting to write children's books

Susan Loughnane, known for her acting career, has now turned to writing children's books inspired by her own kids.
Loughnane discovered she has ADHD after experiencing memory loss during her pregnancy and writing a novel.

'Actors go through the ringer, I didn't want that anymore' - Love/Hate's Susan Loughnane on giving up acting to write children's books

Author Susan Loughnane has published five children's books inspired by her own kids
Loughnane discovered she has ADHD after experiencing memory loss during pregnancy

'Actors go through the wringer, I didn't want that any more' - Love/Hate's Susan Loughnane on giving up acting to write children's books

Susan Loughnane, known for her acting career, has now turned to writing children's books inspired by her own kids.
Loughnane discovered she has ADHD after experiencing memory loss during her pregnancy and writing a novel.

'Actors go through the ringer, I didn't want that anymore' - Love/Hate's Susan Loughnane on giving up acting to write children's books

Author Susan Loughnane has published five children's books inspired by her own kids
Loughnane discovered she has ADHD after experiencing memory loss during pregnancy
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Children's and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

Beautiful and moving picture books with themes of peace and joy.
Funny and festive picture books with bouncy rhymes and intricate illustrations.
Enchanting Advent calendar book with hidden pictures and atmospheric poems.
Powerful picture book in support of UNHCR, featuring shared memories of warmth and a message of inclusivity.
Oversized fable with lush landscapes and a sense of the connection between human and animal worlds.

'After losing my son Adam, it's my life's mission to get parents to spend 10 minutes a day reading with their children'

Benji Bennett wrote the Adam's Cloud series after losing his child to a brain tumor.
The series aims to help parents make the most of their time with their children.
The books take children on magical adventures with messages of kindness, friendship, and happiness.

Seamus Kirst's children's book about gay dads divorcing takes representation to a new level

Children of LGBTQ+ parents deserve more than just picture books affirming their families.
Queer families face everyday challenges that are not related to their parents' genders.
Representation in children's books is crucial for all children to see themselves and their families.
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce focuses on a young boy named Grayson navigating his parents' divorce and the everyday challenges that come with it.

Seamus Kirst's children's book about gay dads divorcing takes representation to a new level

Children of LGBTQ+ parents deserve more than just picture books affirming their families.
Queer families face everyday challenges that are not related to their parents' genders.
Representation in children's books is crucial for all children to see themselves and their families.
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce focuses on a young boy named Grayson navigating his parents' divorce and the everyday challenges that come with it.

Jan Needle obituary

Jan Needle was a diverse writer known for his books and TV series for children as well as seafaring novels and crime thrillers.
His stories often explored societal issues and had a commitment to social justice, provoking both praise and controversy.

The 2023 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books

The winners of The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books Award are chosen each year by a panel of expert judges.
The judges selected their winners based on artistic merit from nearly 800 submissions.
The book At the Drop of a Cat tells the story of a grandfather and grandson connecting through the language of birds.
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