Karina Glaser

Karina Yan Glaser is a full-time writer and illustrator with a varied career teaching and implementing literacy programs in family homeless shelters and recruiting healthcare professionals to volunteer in under-resourced areas around the world. Karina is the New York Times bestselling author of the middle grade books, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street and The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden. She lives in Harlem with her husband, two daughters, and an assortment of rescued animals. One of her proudest achievements is raising two kids who can't go anywhere without a book. Website: www.karinaglaser.com; Twitter: @KarinaYanGlaser; Instagram: @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting

Children’s Books About 9/11

Children's books about the events of, and in remembrance of, 9/11.

10 Great Picture Books for Messy Kids

There's no shame in being messy! Check out these ten great picture books for messy kids.

A Bookish Love Story

On their first date, she asked if he wanted to read a book together. He did. Eleven years later, they're still sharing books.

Books That Spark Family Creativity

Keep the whole family engaged with these books that spark creativity.

Gymnastics Books for All Ages

Olympics season is here, and we're kicking off our coverage with a list of books about gymnastics for readers of all ages.

Children’s Books Set in the White House

Who built the White House? How did the White House garden get started? Answers to those questions and many more with these children's books.

The Essential Middle Grade Summer Reading List

Over fifty book recommendations for middle grade readers!

10 Bookish Lessons for My Young Daughters

Bookish Lesson #3: Never, ever drop your Kindle in water. You will not get a new one, even if your birthday is coming up.

Children’s Books With Foster Care Themes

For National Foster Care Month, a list of great children's books on the theme.

The Best Interactive Children’s Books