Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Philosopher’s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader, from the authors of the original and viral New York Times Books feature, shows you how to instil the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from...

Essays on pioneer American writers whose books set standards of children's poetry, picture books and nonfiction; American writers who take seriously the task of communicating with children, employing diverse approaches in their original writings.

Essays on American writers for children during the period between 1960 and the mid-1980s. Focus is given to the major themes and trends that were evolving in children's literature at this time: child abuse; separation and divorce; sexual mores; drug abuse; insights into death and the meaning of life; regional, national, and international social issues and concerns; historical fiction illuminating contemporary issues through parallel past experiences...