The youngest pilot to fly solo around the world. The first known Black female tattoo artist. And more, chosen by columnist.

Actually, I take that back. I did learn a few things about the Kelce’s such as: No. 1: Travis Kelce failed French and was ...

After retiring as co-editorial director of Publisher’s Weekly in 2014, Michael Coffey read almost nothing but books by or ...

Marion Wiesel, who translated many books written by her husband, Elie Wiesel, including the final edition of his magnum opus, ...

The brief experiment with a department of education was born in 1867 and enacted by Southern Democrat President Andrew ...

A powerful orator, Garnet helped shift the landscape on the abolition of slavery from trying to convince enslavers of the ...

"Saturday Morning at the 'Shop" by Keenan Jones, illustrated by Ken Daley, is a great book for boys ages 4 to 8, while ...

Michael Dirda is synonymous with the literary life. He’s been called “the best-read person in America,” and it’s easy to believe. When I joined The Washington Post as the editor of Book World in 2022, ...

By Donna Barba Higuera Gianni Rodari used puns, topsy-turvyism and zany names to invent stories for children and help children invent their own. By Mac Barnett For the three Latino kids ...

PEOPLE can exclusively share the cover of Carla Hall's upcoming children’s book, 'Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party.' The book ...

Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.

By The New York Times Books Staff These vintage books introduce the archetypes, settings and lavishly bonkers sensibility that are the hallmarks of great romance. By Olivia Waite Two new books ...