‘No tech, no texts, just childhood’: author Liz Pichon on the secrets behind her multi-million selling Tom Gates series
As her long-running children’s book series turns 15, Liz Pichon talks about overcoming dyslexia to become a bestselling author
Hometown by Shaun Tan review – another masterpiece from the acclaimed author-illustrator
The mind behind The Arrival returns with a triumph of a graphic novel, a vivid fable about a girl who is told by a stranger that she doesn’t belong in the only world she knows
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
A sumptuous collection of fairytales; a dreamy Minotaur retelling; the explosive finale of the YA Torch Trilogy and more
Tents, night-vision goggles and bear tracking kits: America’s first nature library opens
As well as books, the new facility in Colorado offers equipment to help connect people with the natural world. We asked five of the first visitors what they thought of it
Children’s books with Black main characters down 8% in a year, study shows
Only 150 of 2,189 titles published in UK for young children last year focused on minority ethnic, disabled or neurodivergent characters
Best Australian books out in October: Magda Szubanski, delicious recipes and a picture book ‘masterpiece’
Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on
Shaun Tan: ‘We’re always only seeing a thin skin of reality’
One of Australia’s most cherished and awarded picture book illustrators on what makes a good painting, the mechanics of life and the fine line between utopia and dystopia
Andy Griffiths on Terry Denton’s genius: ‘He was a true clown. He could make something funny out of nothing’
The author behind the Treehouse books remembers his friend and collaborator of 35 years, who had a ‘seemingly inexhuastible flow of nonsense’
Terry Denton, beloved Australian illustrator best known for Treehouse series, dies aged 76
The illustrator and author ‘gave joy to millions of children around the world’, his family says
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
A tiger’s tale; the young Henry VIII; a fantasy follow‑up from Katherine Rundell; small-town secrets; ghosts galore and more
Previously unseen drawings by Moomins author Tove Jansson to go on show in London
Exclusive: Exhibition focusing on Finnish writer and artist’s illustrations will include original art from her first Moomins book
Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Poetry with wonder and wit; a heartwarming tale for horse lovers; a portal to the future; a brilliant YA wartime romance and more
Owl at Home review – this Edinburgh fringe hoot is a wise choice for children
Songs, physical comedy and clever design come together in Theatr Iolo’s adaptation of Arnold Lobel’s offbeat story, aimed at over-fives
The Pout-Pout Fish review – Nick Offerman is best thing in kids cartoon adventure on the high seas
Offerman leads a talented cast, but this preschool picture book spinoff fails to inspire
How to feel optimistic in the face of crisis? Ask the kids fighting slug-like aliens
The Animorphs books taught my generation about digging deep in the face of an existential threat. We need that spirit now more than ever, says Guardian Europe writer Alexander Hurst