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The Ultimate Picture Book Reading List

There are many ways to evaluate a picture book, but what matters most to me is the pleasure of a shared experience.

Dec 23, 2025 • Taylor Sterling

Gyo Fujikawa's Books Are Like Secret Hideaways—and All Kids Are Welcome

Her art and stories radically changed children's books for the better. Why then do they still feel like a secret?

Dec 20, 2024 • Taylor Sterling

What Even Is Children's Literature Criticism & Why Is It Important?

A brief history, some definitions, and why I do this crazy work!

Nov 8, 2025 • Taylor Sterling

The Most Stylish Children's Book Characters

Fall fashion from your favorite frogs, a funny fox, a little fur family, and more!

Sep 19, 2025 • Taylor Sterling

5 Books To Help You Think Carefully About Children's Books

And Elizabeth Hardwick on literary criticism: "Without it, works of art would appear in a vacuum."

Jul 25, 2025 • Taylor Sterling

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