Books, far more than movies or television or video games, impose a very useful obligation on the reader: the joy of exercising your imagination. These are our top classic tales for formative years.

Children's books Panic by Lauren Oliver - review helloitsheath: 'This book is brilliant, let me start off with that. It's fast paced and even when the pace drops, the plot still keeps you hooked ...

From fundraising to books about valuable life skills, local authors are helping shape the children of our community and beyond.

The book business may be flat, but there's at least one bright spot: the booming sales of books for teens--and no, it's not all Harry Potter.

Read for the stars this winter with Naperville Public Library’s Winter Reading Program. From Dec. 11 to Jan. 31, children and teens can experience “A Universe of Stories” and out-… ...

18 Classic Adventure Books for Kids For toddlers and teens and everyone in between, these stories will ignite a sense of adventure Published: Jun 19, 2018 Jacob Baynham (Photo: PeopleImages/iStock) ...

After several years of getting zombie chapter books and middle grade books to review and ignoring them all, I finally decided to try and read all the books about the undead -- or at least a lot.

The books are a pirate’s chest of treasures for kids, whether they’re being read to by adults, or independent readers seeking laughs and adventure.

The books are a pirate’s chest of treasures for kids, whether they’re being read to by adults, or independent readers seeking laughs and adventure.

The “Why do I hoard more books than I could possibly read?” commentary by Chris Vognar on Aug. 5 hit home. Many years ago I started picking up adventure books for teens that I had read back in ...

Get into the holiday spirit with these seasonal books for young readers, including the return of a beloved reindeer, a first-timer's guide to celebrating Hanukkah, and more.