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Comics are for everyone, even the youngest readers! Graphic novels account for some of the most popular children’s books today, are an excellent way to engage even the most reluctant reader,… continue reading Children's Graphic Novel Recommendations
By written by Meredith M. April 17, 2018
Author, illustrator, and Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Don Tate recently visited the Children's Literature Research Collection to research an upcoming title. During his visit, Don sat down with… continue reading Q&A with Children's Author and Illustrator Don Tate
By written by Chris B. December 14, 2017
Author Erin Entrada Kelly recently sat down with us in the Children's Literature Research Collection and spoke about illustration, cultural struggles, and how her childhood… continue reading Q&A with Children's Author Erin Entrada Kelly
By written by Chris B. December 7, 2017 1
A frequent visitor to the Free Library of Philadelphia is Geisel-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli . Greg recently sat down with us in the Children's Literature Research Collection to discuss… continue reading Q&A with Children's Author and Illustrator Greg Pizzoli
By written by Chris B. December 1, 2017
When we hear the words "Picture book," we often think of young children, storytimes, and simple stories. This isn't the case, however. Even though children may be off to school,… continue reading Picture Book Month: Books for School-Age Readers
By written by Chris B. November 28, 2017
Picture books are fun reads, but they're also fantastic tools that support emergent literacy skills. We have to keep in mind though that simply having books in the home is not enough. To… continue reading Picture Book Month: Books for Pre-K Readers
By written by Chris B. November 21, 2017
Amy Ignatow , author of The Popularity Papers and The Mighty Odds series recently spoke to 400 students at the Free Library of Philadelphia about her career as an author/illustrator. While… continue reading Q&A with Children's Author and Illustrator Amy Ignatow
By written by Chris B. November 17, 2017
As part of my bi-weekly Baby & Toddler Storytime Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in the Children's Department of Parkway Central Library , I have to keep the attention of the… continue reading Picture Book Month: Books for Toddlers
By written by Mary W. November 15, 2017
Many believe that December is the "most wonderful time of the year" but for a children’s librarian, it’s any time we can share our love for reading. This especially applies… continue reading Picture Book Month: Books for Infants
By written by Mary W. November 7, 2017
Author Jen Bryant recently visited the Free Library of Philadelphia and spoke to nearly 400 students about her career as an author and the nuances of her writing process. While visiting the… continue reading Q&A with Children's Author Jen Bryant
By written by Chris B. October 26, 2017
Author Martha Freeman recently visited the Free Library of Philadelphia and entertained nearly 400 students with stories about her career and her writing process. While visiting the library,… continue reading Five Questions with Children's Author Martha Freeman
By written by Chris B. October 11, 2017
If you were to view the most frequently challenged or banned books each year, you may notice that 5 of the 10 most challenged books are usually children’s books. In 2016, This One Summer by… continue reading Children’s Banned Books: from Nudity to the Occult to LGBTQ+
By written by Mary W. September 28, 2017
Do you ever have dreams or memories that are just flashes of a scene that you vaguely remember but don’t know how or why? When that happens to me, I can usually trace it back to a book or… continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: Re-reading Escape to Witch Mountain
By written by Dena August 31, 2017
Before the Re-Read... To be honest, I can’t even remember what grade I was in when I first read this book. It was either third or fourth, a time at which I still was a non-reader. I read the… continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: Revisiting Where the Red Fern Grows
By written by Mary W. June 22, 2017 2
“My child loves mysteries and solving riddles. What’s a good series?” Oh how I love this question. Mystery readers can be a difficult group to please. The books recommended have… continue reading #MysteryMonday: Children's Mysteries
By written by Chris B. May 1, 2017
Katherine Milhous (1894-1977) wore many hats in her time: a supervisor for the Federal Art Project ; an artist for the Pennsylvania Art Project (a subsidiary of the Federal Art Project, which… continue reading The Art of Katherine Milhous
By written by Chris B. April 7, 2017
November is Native American Heritage Month , a great time to read books by and about Native Americans! This month’s book recommendations are by Native authors like Sherman Alexie , Cynthia… continue reading November 2016 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Sarah S. November 3, 2016
Jerry Pinkney is a rock star. His fans tend to be of the toddler-variety, but he has legions of older die-hard devotees of his work as well—mostly parents, nannies, and a lot of… continue reading Jerry Pinkney Day
By written by Chris B. July 19, 2016
The Free Library of Philadelphia celebrates reading all summer long. We also celebrate Father’s Day and fatherhood this Sunday. Yay Dad! I’m sure you’ve heard by now that the… continue reading Summer Reading with Dad this Father's Day
By written by Lisa-Jane E. June 17, 2016
This summer, the Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to celebrate The Summer of Lauren Castillo! Okay, technically, it’s The Summer of Wonder—our annual Summer Reading program for… continue reading The Summer of Lauren Castillo
By written by Chris B. June 8, 2016 3