The moment my oldest child was born, I reached for an anthology of Romantic poetry that I have owned for decades and began reading. “Sweet joy befall thee,” I said to my baby, through tears, bestowing ...

There are enchanting picture books for the smallest story lovers, beautifully crafted novels for confident readers to sink their teeth into and lots of spooky stories for older readers who like a ...

As kids head back to school, area pediatricians and librarians are encouraging parents and caregivers to help younger children embrace a love of reading. In some cases, that task may be an uphill ...

There comes a delicate point in the life of a young person, usually around puberty, when the enchantment of childhood becomes harder to conjure. The Hundred Acre Wood, Neverland, Narnia and even ...