When you’re a young reader, there’s something special about picking up a book and seeing a character smiling back at you, their name in big letters across the cover. It’s like they’re reaching out to shake your hand with a “hi, nice to meet you!” before pulling you into the quest of a lifetime. By […]
Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15th, and this year we’re kicking off our celebrations of the Latinx community with a curated list of titles we love from some truly talented Hispanic voices. From gory Gothic retellings to perfectly precious picture books, we’ve got an array of incredible titles that center Hispanic history, people, and […]
Author Rick Riordan’s wildly popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians series has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide over the last 10 years and has been on the New York Times best-seller list for 357 weeks, as of May 3. And it’s not just because it pleases the Greek gods whose stories are the basis of […]
Children’s author Rick Riordan has singlehandedly reintroduced the gods and goddesses—in all their faults and glories—to a younger generation, using humor and a half-mortal hero to draw readers into an incredible mythological world. Classical tales of heroes and villains are the basis of modern storytelling, and young readers adore Riordan’s funny, inviting rewrites. Here are the Riordan books every […]
Riordan, known as “Uncle Rick” to many of his fans, is one of the best loved writers for kids and teens in the United States. His books weave history and mythology together with likable characters and exciting adventures, breathing new life into ancient cultures and stories for young readers. Back in 2005, The Lightning Thief, […]
