The original purpose of the Library of Congress was to provide unbiased research to members of Congress. Each year, the ...

The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is ...

James Madison suggested the idea of developing a congressional library at the new capital Washington City. Before that, the capital was located in Philadelphia and New York City.

Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.

The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is a prolific, bestselling author of children’s books who hopes to use his two-year term to promote the wonders of picture stories.

Education specialists from the Library of Congress will visit Hutchinson ... the Veterans History Project and the Kansas Talking Book Project. Community Event Schedules Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10: ...

The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is a prolific, best-selling author of children’s books who hopes to use his 2-year term to promote the wonders of picture stories.

The Northeast Library Committee meets tonight to review survey findings and may vote on a plan for a new library. The ...

A Massachusetts city was once home to a famous abolitionist who picked Valentine's Day to celebrate his birth. Frederick Douglass is now forever enshrined in the New Bedford neighborhood where he once ...

While historians have long debated the holiday's origin story, evidence shows it predates the existence of commercial greeting cards by centuries.

Multi-generational family unity — check! High-concept narratives that challenge and shape young minds — check! Groovy, ...

Oliver writes that he believed his 2022 book, “Last Goodbye,” was his last, but then he got the writing itch and popped out “ ...