Kathleen Weatherford and Payton Burk launch their newest chidren’s book, “If You Take a Cicada Home as a Pet.” ...

Hilary Mantel’s “The Mirror and the Light,” a new “Bridget Jones” and Michael Bond’s Paddington Bear series are some of this ...

However, Birdy’s story has a heartfelt and important conservation message for kids. The bird’s journey serves as a lesson in the importance of caring for our environment. Birdy’s adventures subtly ...

Oryn Barnett loved reinventing fairytales and using the stories to keep his students entertained. Last year he decided to ...

News from around the Southland includes items from Will County, Palos Park, Tinley Park, Lemont and University of Chicago.

On Jan. 27, nonprofit organization PEN America released a list of 23 picture book titles that most frequently banned during ...

Spread the loveAs children reach the crucial age of six, they start to develop stronger reading skills and a growing interest ...

The author and Magnolia founder was inspired by the curiosity and wonder she sees in her youngest child, Crew, to pen her ...

Jeremy Allen White is swapping cheffing for romantic ventures as the star is set to lead Netflix’s upcoming drama series ...

Yes. Though the Utah War has been called “bloodless,” in reality, Mormon militiamen in southern Utah perpetrated a horrific ...

"If You Take a Groundhog Home as a Pet" is a new book by the East Memphis mother-and-son team of Kathleen Weatherford and ...

Amythyst Kiah will take the Davis Theatre stage on Saturday, Feb. 22. Known for her groundbreaking album “Wary + Strange” and ...