Twins James and Anthony Gaudioso — accomplished actors, producers and directors — draw on childhood memories in their latest ...

“We do one book after state testing, and we did ‘The Great Gatsby.’ … A lot of kids had not read a novel in class before.” — Laura Henry, 10th-grade English teacher near Houston “My son in 9th grade ...

Here’s a thought many of us have these days: if only we weren’t on our damn phones all the time, we would surely unlock a better self—one that went on hikes and talked more with our children and felt ...

You might have already read Read With Jenna’s December 2025 pick — but now’s a good time for a re-read. Jenna has selected Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” as her last choice of 2025. “‘Pride and ...

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Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...

This season’s children’s titles bring poetry, humor, Jewish wisdom — and even a kitten or two — to the holiday bookshelf. From Who-ville to Schmoozeville, and from island getaways to cozy homes, this ...

It is tricky enough to find books for children you know well. If you haven’t seen the child in ages, or you have lost track of his or her interests (or never knew them in the first place), it may be ...

Are you a big fan of mindless crap? Well, you’re in luck. An excerpt of the fictional “Pluribus” book “Bloodsong of Wycaro,” the latest novel in Carol Sturka’s “Winds of Wycaro” romantasy series, is ...

If Halloween makes you smile but scary is not your style, there are many ways you and your family can have fright-free fun during Halloween weekend. From climbing a kooky-spooky haunted tree house, to ...

Passersby may have thought the Floral Park Police Department made dozens of tiny new hires on Saturday, Nov. 1, as children dressed in uniform for the department’s sixth annual Halloween event. Young ...