Apr. 27—PLATTSBURGH — New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Kate Messner's newest release, "The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class, Emma McKenna Full Out," is a chapter-book series first for her, ...

A Muslim American stand-up comedian has a new gig, but this time it’s off-stage. She stars as the title subject in Maysoon Zayid, The Girl Who Can Can (Salaam Reads, Feb. 2026), the first installment ...

Get ready for both chills and chuckles in a new chapter book series! “Jasper Rabbit is the expert in all things creepy, and kids can't seem to get enough," Reynolds tells PEOPLE. "So I'm thrilled for ...

Eighteen books by 18 authors, 18 different protagonists, and one third-grade classroom helmed by one unflappable teacher. The numbers add up to The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class, an upcoming chapter-book ...

From bestselling duo Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown comes another creepy series for young readers — and the young at heart Simon and Schuster Get ready for both chills and chuckles in a new chapter ...

Local, independent bookstores have never been more important. With fair access to literature under political attack, bookstores are a bulwark against censorship and an asset to the communities they ...

We’ve compiled a list of reads this month, from fun picture books to engaging chapter books. "Watercress" by Andrea Wang and illustrated by Jason Chin and "I'm a Neutrino: Tiny Particles in a Big ...

Next Chapter Books is getting ready for its grand opening on Thursday, but it’s already well known on Detroit’s Eastside. After running as a pop-up inside the Alger Theater for several months, the ...

Sinéad O’Hart’s Lola and Larch series is a delightful Irish-import fantasy for early readers. The books follow Lola, a curious young girl, and her new friend Larch, a feisty fairy, as they uncover ...