100 Best Children’s Book Blogs and Websites in 2025
Children's Book Blogs
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1. School Library Journal
Blog https://www.slj.com/ + Follow Blog
School Library Journal (SLJ) is the world's largest and most authoritative reviewer of children's and young adult material-from books and audio to video and digital content. In addition to its reviews, SLJ (the magazine, its website, and enewsletters) offers feature stories, news, columns, and departments to help its readers excel in serving children and teens.MORE Email ****@mediasourceinc.com
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2. Pragmatic Mom
Blog https://www.pragmaticmom.com/ + Follow Blog
Pragmatic Mom, curated by Mia, illuminates the parenting journey with insightful advice on education, travel, and more. With two children, she offers candid reflections and reviews on children's books and family products. Mia's blog resonates globally for its honest and practical guidance, especially on diverse children's literature. Known for extensive book lists on varied topics, Pragmatic Mom remains a trusted resource for parents worldwide.MORE Email ****@aquent.com
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3. ALSC Blog
Blog https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/ + Follow Blog
Coverage of time sensitive news in children's librarianship, current issues in the field, and programs, conferences, initiatives, resources, and activities. The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is a network of more than 4,000 children's and youth librarians, children's literature experts, publishers, education and library school faculty members, and other adults committed to improving and ensuring the future of the nation through exemplary library service to children, their families, and others who work with children.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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4. School Library Journal
Blog https://100scopenotes.com/ + Follow Blog
School Library Journal is a monthly magazine that provides reviews of books, media, and other resources for children and young adults. It is published by School Library Media Group. The magazine was founded in 1914 and is the oldest journal in the field of school librarianship. It is a valuable resource for librarians, educators, and parents who want to find high-quality resources for children and young adults.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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5. Birdhouse Books
Blog http://www.birdhouse-books.com/ + Follow Blog
Trish Rucker is a southern girl who blogs about books, ephemera, life, love, dogs, and all things vintage, particularly vintage children's books. Birdhouse Books is an online shop that sells unique vintage goodies like vintage children's books and holiday cards.MORE Email ****@bellsouth.net
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6. From the Mixed-Up Files…
Blog https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/ + Follow Blog
A group blog of middle-grade authors celebrating books for middle-grade readers. For anyone with a passion for children's literature. Join us!
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7. BookBound Blog
Blog https://samjdthomas.home.blog/ + Follow Blog
Sam J.D. Thomas is a book blogger who reviews children's and middle-grade books. He has a passion for reading and believes that books can be a powerful tool for learning and growth. In his blog, he shares his thoughts on the latest books, as well as older classics. Sam is a great resource for anyone who loves children's books. He is always up-to-date on the latest releases and has a knack for finding hidden gems.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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8. Kids' Book Review
Blog http://www.kids-bookreview.com/ + Follow Blog
Kids Book Review is a voluntary children's literature and book review which works with authors, illustrators and publishers Australia-wide and internationally. We cover news, reviews, interviews, articles, guest posts, events, specialist literacy articles and much more, attracting readers from all over the world including teachers, librarians, industry professionals and parents and kids.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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9. Edspire
Blog https://www.edspire.co.uk/ + Follow Blog
Jennie, the creative force behind Edspire, is a devoted mother and educator whose passion for picture books and children's literature shines through her blog. At 44, she navigates the world of home education with enthusiasm, sharing insights into books, reading, and the joys of learning through play. Follow Jennie's inspiring journey in home education and exploration on Edspire.MORE Email ****@edspire.co.uk
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10. Cotsen Children's Library
Blog https://blogs.princeton.edu/cotsen/ + Follow Blog
The Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University is a specialized library dedicated to children's literature. Their website provides information about the library, its collections, events, and blog posts written by the curatorial staff.MORE Domain Authority 92 Get Email Contact
11. Publishers Weekly » Children's
Blog https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/.. + Follow Blog
Focused on the international book publishing business, it is now a multimedia news platform with full horizontal coverage of book publishing beginning with the author-as-creator to the publisher, printer, and distributor to the end consumer. Read news about children's books, picture books, young adult books, kids' and YA authors, and kids' book events and trade shows, plus the Children's Bookshelf NewsletterMORE Email ****@publishersweekly.com
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12. The Conversation » Childrens Books
Blog https://theconversation.com/global/topics/childrens-books-18091 + Follow Blog
The Conversation is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists that in a decade has become the world's leading publisher of research-based news and analysis. Browse Children's books news, research and analysis from The ConversationMORE Email ****@theconversation.com
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13. Mr. Schu Reads
Blog http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/ + Follow Blog
I am a part-time lecturer at Rutgers University and the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic. I work diligently to put the right book in every child's hand. Book trailers are one way to connect readers with books. (All opinions shared are on own.)MORE Twitter 80K Domain Authority 47 Get Email Contact
14. Writing for Kids (While Raising Them)
Blog https://taralazar.com/ + Follow Blog
Street magic performer. Hog-calling champion. Award-winning ice sculptor. These are all things Tara Lazar has never been. Instead, she writes quirky, humorous picture books featuring magical places that everyone will want to visit.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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15. Middle Grade Ninja
Blog https://firstbook.org/blog/ + Follow Blog
Rob Kent interviews fellow authors, editors, literary agents, and other publishing professionals to discuss the craft and business of producing middle grade and young adult novels. New episode every Saturday.MiddleGradeNinja.com.MORE Email ****@firstbook.org
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16. KidLit411
Blog https://www.kidlit411.com/ + Follow Blog
Your one stop information shop for children's writers and illustrators. Our goal is to organize relevant information about writing and illustrating for children in one handy spot, right here.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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17. James Preller's Blog
Blog https://www.jamespreller.com/ + Follow Blog
James Preller is a children's book author. In his blog, he shares his experiences, thoughts, and insights on writing and publishing children's books. He also includes book reviews, resources, and creative inspiration. Preller's blog is a great resource for anyone interested in writing or publishing children's books. He provides valuable insights into the writing process, the publishing industry, and the marketing of children's books.MORE Email ****@aol.com
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18. Literacious
Blog https://www.literacious.com/ + Follow Blog
A place to explore children's literature offering families, librarians, and teachers booklists, resources, and reviews to engage the readers in their lives. Authored by Laura Arnhold.
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19. Nerdy Book Club Blog
Blog https://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/ + Follow Blog
If you love books, especially those written for children and young adults, then you are an honorary member of The Nerdy Book Club. Nerdy Book Club was designed to give us a home to share that love of reading with others as well as to organize voting and announcing winners of our First Annual Nerdies Book Awards.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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20. Reading is Fundamental
Blog https://www.rif.org/news-and-stories + Follow Blog
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is the nation's leading children's literacy nonprofit. It focuses on disrupting the U.S. literacy crisis by bringing the joy of reading to children to create skilled readers. Explore the latest Reading Is Fundamental press releases and articles, blog posts, and podcasts. Stay up to date on what is happening in the literacy space, the latest programmatic work, and our collective efforts to inspire the joy of reading.MORE Email ****@rif.org
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21. Children's Book Council
Blog https://www.cbcbooks.org/news/ + Follow Blog
The Children's Book Council (CBC) is the nonprofit trade association of children's book publishers in North America, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting children's books and reading. Dedicated to supporting the children's publishing industry through programming that connects and educates publishing professionals, advocates for a more inclusive industry, and shines a light on the books, creators, and resources available for young readers.MORE Email ****@cbcbooks.org
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22. Diane Mae Robinson
Blog https://www.dianemaerobinson.com/ + Follow Blog
Diane Mae Robinson is the multi-award-winning author of numerous children's books. She is also a grammar expert and discusses the art of writing. Her website has pages for her home, author interviews, books, book awards, trailers, and reviews.MORE Email ****@mcsnet.ca
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23. Lovereading 4 Kids Blog
Blog https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog + Follow Blog
Lovereading 4 Kids Updates from the world of children's books - news reviews and free extracts on the best children's books. Our mission is to provide parents with the tools to get their kids reading!MORE Email ****@lovereading.co.uk
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24. Nosy Crow Blog
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Nosy Crow is an award-winning independent children's book and app publisher. We began publishing child-focused, parent-friendly children's books and apps in January 2011 with the aim of creating books and apps that encourage children to read for pleasure.MORE Email ****@nosycrow.com
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25. Imagination Soup Blog
Blog https://imaginationsoup.net/blog/ + Follow Blog
Hi! I'm Melissa Taylor, mom, writer, & former elementary teacher & literacy trainer. This is a place where parents, librarians, and teachers can find good children's books as well as engaging learning ideas, resources, and community. My ultimate goal is to make your life easier and for kids to find the right books to hook them on reading.MORE Email ****@imaginationsoup.net
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26. Daniel Boone Regional Library
Blog https://www.dbrl.org/kids + Follow Blog
The Daniel Boone Regional Library strives to be at the heart of the community, a trusted resource and partner known for excellence, creativity, and open, equitable access, connecting every person to opportunities for a lifetime of discovery, learning, and joy.MORE Email ****@dbrl.org
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27. Vivian Kirkfield
Blog https://viviankirkfield.com/ + Follow Blog
My blog has simple recipes, quick and easy crafts, picture book reviews and author interviews.
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28. Good Reads with Ronna
Blog https://www.goodreadswithronna.com/ + Follow Blog
Ronna Mandel, a freelance writer for esteemed publications like JLife and L.A. Parent magazines, wears many hats, including that of a dedicated mother. Her passion for writing extends to all things reading-related, along with parenting, education, and special needs topics. With a discerning eye, Ronna delves into the latest literary releases, offering insightful reviews and recommendations for books and reading-related products tailored to kids and families alike.MORE Email ****@goodreadswithronna.com
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29. Ms. Yingling Reads Blog
Blog https://msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/ + Follow Blog
Ms. Yingling Reads is a middle grade book blog covering genres like adventure, fantasy, history, humour and more. The blog's focus is on realistic, middle grade fiction, middle grade nonfiction, young adult fiction suitable for ages 11-14, and some pictures reviews.MORE Email ****@yahoo.com
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30. Bank Street College of Education » Center For Children's Literature
Blog https://www.bankstreet.edu/ccl/ + Follow Blog
For more than a century, Bank Street College has led the charge to place students' needs at the center of practice and policy in the field of education. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. The Young Reviewers Committee chooses a book and one of the young reviewers writes a summary of the book. The blog also includes other information about the Center for Children's Literature, such as upcoming events and awards.MORE Email ****@bankstreet.edu
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Children's Book Bloggers
| Blogger Name | Blog Link | Twitter Handle | Twitter Follower | Blogger Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Daley | childrensbooksdaily.com/blog | @childbookdaily | Teacher-librarian passionate about children's books. | ||
| Carly-Rae London | heyitscarlyrae.com | @heyitscarlyrae | 2.3K | Instagram influencer reviewing children's books. | |
| Tanya M | momssmallvictories.com | Reviewer on Mom's Small Victories, offering parenting resources and book reviews. | |||
| Danielle Davis | thispicturebooklife.com | Educator and reviewer on This Picture Book Life, highlighting picture books. | |||
| Melissa Taylor | imaginationsoup.net/blog | @imaginationsoup | 28.1K | Focuses on educational children's literature through Imagination Soup. | |
| Elizabeth Bird | slj.com/section/blogs | Prominent librarian and book blogger on School Library Journal. | |||
| Alison Morris | publishersweekly.com | @alisonlibrarian | 12 | Librarian and children’s book reviewer at Publishers Weekly. | |
| Anastasia Suen | asuen.com/kidlit-book-day | @anastasiasuen | 2.8K | Children's literature expert and reviewer at Picture Book of the Day. | |
| Mia Wenjen | pragmaticmom.com | @pragmaticmom | 68.3K | Founder of Pragmatic Mom, reviewing children's books and promoting literacy. | |
| Jessica Harrison | crackingthecover.com | @crackingthecovr | 623 | Blogger at Cracking the Cover, dedicated to children's book reviews. | |
| Debbie Ridpath Ohi | debbieohi.com/blog | @inkyelbows | 54.2K | Author and illustrator of children's books, blogging about her favorites. | |
| Kate Messner | katemessner.com/blog | @katemessner | 48.9K | Author and blogger focusing on promoting children's literature. | |
| Margaret Bernice | readbrightly.com | Reviews books and helps parents find good reads on Brightly. | |||
| Jen Robinson | jkrbooks.typepad.com | @jensbookpage | 11.9K | Focuses on children’s and middle-grade books on Jen Robinson’s Book Page. | |
| Sarah Mulhern Gross | thereadingzone.wordpress.com | @thereadingzone | 10K | A passionate literacy advocate and reviewer on The Reading Zone. | |
| Sara Ralph | readaloudrevival.com | Reviews children’s books with an educational focus on Read Aloud Revival. | |||
| Jill Tullo | goodreadswithronna.com | @goodreadsronna | 4.9K | Reviews children’s books on Goodreads With Ronna, providing diverse lists. | |
| Adrienne L. Pettinelli | hbook.com | Children’s book reviewer and editor of the Horn Book, focusing on quality literature. | |||
| Mitali Perkins | mitaliperkins.com | @mitaliperkins | 14.2K | Author and advocate for diversity in children's books, frequently reviewing new releases. | |
| Laurie Berkner | laurieberkner.com | @laurieberkner | 11.3K | Children's musician and author, frequently reviewing children's picture books. | |
| Megan Dowd Lambert | megandowdlambert.com/blog | Author and children's book reviewer, focusing on inclusive storytelling. | |||
| Hena Khan | henakhan.com | @henakhanbooks | 7K | Author focused on culturally diverse children's books and reviews. | |
| Melissa Stewart | celebratescience.blogspot.com | @mstewartscience | 13.2K | Award-winning author of science books for children and a reviewer of STEM-related literature. | |
| Donalyn Miller | bookwhisperer.com/blog | @donalynbooks | 78.2K | Author of The Book Whisperer, focused on encouraging reading among young readers. | |
| Nancy Castaldo | nancycastaldonaturespeak.blogspot.com | @ncastaldoauthor | 3.1K | Award-winning author focusing on children's environmental and science books. | |
| Tara Lazar | taralazar.com | @taralazar | 28.1K | Author and blogger who reviews children's picture books and runs the Storystorm challenge. | |
| Lynda Mullaly Hunt | lyndamullalyhunt.wordpress.com | @lynmullalyhunt | 16.5K | Best-selling author who shares book reviews and literacy tips on her blog. | |
| Kate DiCamillo | katedicamillo.com | @katedicamillo | 4.1K | Renowned author of children's books, offering reviews and literacy tips. | |
| Mac Barnett | macbarnett.substack.com | @macbarnett | 13K | Author and humorist known for his children's books, frequently blogging and reviewing new titles. | |
| Travis Jonker | 100scopenotes.com/category/articles | @100scopenotes | 18.8K | Elementary school librarian and book blogger at 100 Scope Notes. | |
| Nikki Grimes | nikkigrimes.com | @nikkigrimes9 | 15.9K | Poet and children's book author focusing on diverse stories and poetry. | |
| Elizabeth Dulemba | edulemba.substack.com | @dulemba | Illustrator and book reviewer specializing in children’s books. | ||
| Josh Funk | joshfunkbooks.com | @joshfunkbooks | 30.1K | Author and advocate for children’s literacy, reviewing picture books. | |
| Joanna Marple | joannamarple.com | Blogger and children's book reviewer on Miss Marple’s Musings. | |||
| Catherine Friess | storysnug.com | @cjfriess | 5.2K | Reviews and recommends children’s literature on Story Snug. | |
| Elana K. Arnold | elanakarnold.com/blog | @elanakarnold | Author of children’s books and young adult novels, frequently reviewing new titles. | ||
| Maria Marshall | mariacmarshall.com/blog | @mariamarshall_ | 5.6K | Blogger on Picture Book Buzz, specializing in picture book reviews and interviews. | |
| Bianca Schulze | thechildrensbookreview.com/thegrowingreaderspodcast | @tcbrbookreview | 14.6K | Founder of The Children's Book Review, dedicated to promoting literacy. | |
| Kwame Alexander | kwamealexander.com/about/podcast/intro | @kwamealexander | 67.4K | Newbery Medal-winning poet and author of children’s and YA books. | |
| Pamela Paul | nytimes.com | Editor at The New York Times Book Review, focusing on children’s literature. | |||
| Katrin Dreiling | kids-bookreview.com | @dreiling_katrin | 1K | ||
| Tania McCartney | kids-bookreview.com | @taniamccartney | 2.4K | ||
| Anastasia Gonis | kids-bookreview.com | ||||
| Jen Harrison | thechildrensbookreview.com | @perfect_write | 375 | ||
| Anna Iacovetta | thechildrensbookreview.com | @literarygal82 | 39 | ||
| Lizzie Mussoline | thechildrensbookreview.com | ||||
| Shaughnessy Miller | leeandlow.com | @nessymiller | 384 | ||
| Michelle Fuentes | leeandlow.com | ||||
| Susan Koehler | fromthemixedupfiles.com | ||||
| Mindy Alyse Weiss | fromthemixedupfiles.com | @MindyAlyseWeiss |
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- Best 70 Diverse Book Blogs
- Best 100 UK Book Blogs
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- Best 10 Picture Books Blogs
- Best 80 Kids Blogs
- Best 15 Canada Children's Book Blogs
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Children's Book Blogs By Country
UK
Federation of Children's Book Groups
About - The Federation of Children's Book Groups is a UK charity bringing children and books together, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Story Time Magazine
About - Thoughts on stories for kids, illustration, creating a children's magazine, reading for pleasure, improving childhood literacy, and more from the makers of Storytime.
Jabber Works
About - Illustrator and writer Sarah McIntyre is easy to spot in her pointy glasses and hats. Sometimes she writes and draws picture books and comics herself, sometimes she illustrates books for other people, including Giles Andreae, Alan MacDonald, Gillian Rogerson, Anne Cottringer and Claire Freedman.
Read It Daddy!
About - YABA Award-Winning Book bloggers for your busy little (and not so little) ones. Dad (old enough to know better) and Daughter (young enough to be a smarty pants) take a look at the best and brightest children's picture books, chapter books, YA and comics and loads of other great kids stuff.