Why (and How) to Avoid Spicy Books
Explicit content doesn’t lose its danger when it’s printed on paper instead of paraded across a screen.
Parents: Use Children’s Literature to Point Toward Christ
‘Stories Woven in Silver’ helps families see how fiction can point children to the gospel and reinforce a love for God’s truth.
Summer Reading Recommendations for Your Kids
It’s not enough for kids to read anything. Parents should want kids to read books that delight and instruct.
How to Nominate a Book for TGC’s 2026 Book Awards
Publishers, here’s how you can nominate books for TGC’s 2026 book awards.
Editor’s Pick: New Children’s Picture Books
In many ways, all good children’s literature is a reduction, not in the minimizing sense of the term (although it often does have fewer words than adult literature) but in the sense of cooking off the extra liquid to get down to the strong, flavorful part. As we grow, we want and need deep, nuanced explorations of careful thought, but there’s still something bracing about reading the words of authors who have already wrestled these thoughts down into small packages. Picture books can be like those hidden microchips in old spy movies that appear as simple items—pens, shoes, or shirt...
