Stephen Van Handel will read from and discuss his novel for children, “The Tale of Piper: the spider who built bridges” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Placitas Community Library. Van Handel, a ...

The title "The Nutcracker" mainly refers to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's two-act classical ballet, which was inspired by an 1816 magical tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann. It narrates the tale of a young girl who ...

Hulu has unveiled a first look at “The Testaments,” the upcoming sequel series to “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The series, which is set to premiere in April 2026, is based on “The Handmaid’s Tale” author ...

As horror takes on a new life in Hollywood, the demand for more NC-17 shock-gore has increased (thanks a lot, Terrifier), and the genre of spooky live-action movies for kids (a la Return to Oz, The ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...

I cover baby and kids gear after a decade of reporting on parenting. Whether it’s time to move your child to a big-kid bed or replace their uncomfortable bed, there are a multitude of excellent kids ...

It’s spooky. It’s suspenseful. And it’s totally Catholic. Author-illustrator duo Anthony DeStefano and Erwin Madrid just released the unique children’s title, All Hallows’ Eve, with Sophia Institute ...

Christine Wear’s voice trembles talking about the upcoming flu season. “Anxieties are high,” she said. “We’re trying to navigate what life should look like without being in a bubble.” Wear’s son, ...

Lisa Nordin is an actress, writer, and fan of all things performing arts. Her favorite genres are Sci-Fi and Fantasy. She is a self-published author and enjoys exploring how fictional stories help ...

As survival stories go, “Lost in the Jungle” is a humdinger. When a small plane crashes in Colombian jungle, the pilot and a woman are killed while her four children, ranging from 13 to 8 months, ...

I cover baby and kids gear after a decade of reporting on parenting. Kids wear their shoes a bit rougher than the average adult. They’re always on the move and completely unbothered by mud, untied ...

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Imagination and creativity come alive at Children's Fairyland on the shores of Oakland's Lake Merritt. For 75 years, the 10-acre storybook park has helped generations create ...