It’s been a good 20 years since I began writing about children’s books for The Wall Street Journal. To mark the milestone, my editors requested—perversely, if you ask me—that I select the 20 best ...

It is no exaggeration to say that Jacqueline Wilson has helped shape childhoods with her words. The former Children’s Laureate and prolific author of well over 100 books pushed the boundaries of ...

Our fall 2025 Children’s Preview issue includes a look at YA authors who are crossing over into adult fiction, a selection of some of the season's biggest children’s and YA titles, and more.

Harry Styles is loved by everyone, even kids. Here's how to shop four of the best Styles-centric illustrated children's books available on Amazon.

“Goodnight Sounds” By Debbie S. Miller, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan; Bloomsbury Children’s Books, 2024; $18.99. “On the Wings of Eagles” ...