My kids won’t even pick up a book – and it is definitely all my fault
Reading has brought me endless joy, but I have accidentally crushed my children’s enthusiasm. It is a terrible indictment
Beverly Cleary obituary
Children’s writer who drew on her experience of growing up in Portland, Oregon, for her Ramona books
Bravery, hope and escape: the best books to cheer up kids in lockdown
From polar bears to murder mysteries, Katherine Rundell’s picks will make long days feel shorter and a small world seem larger
Victor Ambrus obituary
Prolific illustrator of archaeological scenes for Time Team on Channel 4 and of books, particularly for children
Fiction for older children – reviews
Fearless girls ride to the rescue of mothers, brothers and polar bears in this month’s inspiring adventures
Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Secrets in the second world war, great female scientists, a wonder dog, a slug in love and more
From Grug to The Fire Wombat: six books to help kids deal with bushfire anxiety
Since last summer’s horrific fires, Australian authors have stepped up with picture books to help manage children’s fears and answer their questions
Need help this Christmas? Six children’s authors kids will love
Amanda Craig shares some great children’s authors whose humour and sense of adventure will keep kids reading
Fiction for older children review – wayward wizards and a war of the worlds
History and the mysteries of the human heart take centre stage in this month’s best tales
Carrie Hope Fletcher: ‘The arts aren’t viable? See how you feel without them!’
The actor and author on starring in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella, her Ballet Shoes sequel and the government response to theatre’s crisis
Watch Roald Dahl’s The Twits: a disgustingly delightful reading – video
The classic tale of the gruesome twosome is presented in an unabridged theatrical reading, filmed at the Unicorn in London
Fiction for older children – reviews
Plucky orphans, baby beasts and a Jamaican Boudicca
Robin Stevens: ‘We assume writing for adults is the pinnacle, but what book changed your life?’
As her bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series comes to an end, the children’s author talks about cosy crime, gay characters and watching her schoolgirl detectives grow up
Crime-fighting Australian pigeons take flight to Hollywood with help from James Corden
Comedian to produce film and TV series based on Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood’s Real Pigeons children’s books
Are We There Yet? Alison Lester, beloved author, is here to answer your child’s questions
Her books, including My Farm, Imagine, and Magic Beach, are adored by younger readers. Now she’s answering their questions