Young Adult Authors Unplugged From Arroe Collins

Spring has sprung and mother nature is singing on Easter Sunday but are you willing to listen or will you keep walking in the way of assuming you know everything. A forest will never let you escape without a word being dropped in your secret world.

Spring is a fantastic time of year to get out and play, then it happens. The pollen is released into the atmosphere poisoning the majority of all people places and things. The beekeeper near the lake is so excited for his little buzzing friends.

2025 was a banner year for anime, and now the 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards will celebrate the acclaimed nominees across 32 categories with fan votes helping to determine winners. Last year, more than 50 million votes were cast! Voting kicks off on April 2, so Crunchyroll would love to offer you the opportunity to speak with one of the hosts of the global pre-show Tim Lyu! Joining him will...

A searing investigation into the child influencer industry and the perils of childhood interne fame,  Like, Follow, Subscribe  is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the costs of internet fame, and the ethics of online content. What is it like to grow up with a camera in your face 24/7? To have your childhood moments sold as "content" to millions online? What happens when someone wh...

How is it dogs can always find something to tap into on the ground. No matter how bare or overtaken by leaves and fallen limbs, a dog always locates a story.

A major new space-themed land is launching at LEGOLAND, ushering in a new era of immersive storytelling, interactive technology, and elevated family thrills.   In interviews on March 19, LEGOLAND Ambassador Julie Estrada and Project Director Tom Storer will highlight the debut of LEGO Galaxy, including its first-ever indoor space-themed roller coaster where riders design their own spacecraft using...

There are no two forests the same, yet you can celebrate their presence the very same as your favorite collection of trees. Just be aware of where nature is presently standing with its own plan and decisions.

Anyone who grew up as a “good kid” likely heard constant praise from the adults around them: “a delight to have in class,” “an old soul,” “so mature for their age.” Quiet, responsible, disciplined, and easygoing, these children are what many parents strive to raise—and when they succeed, both parent and child are rewarded with approval. But because these “good kids” appear so self-sufficient, few...

Those unrecognized moments when Fall is setting in and again this year you woke up not realizing the leaves have fallen from the trees. A major part of the story is now missing from your moments of all things right now.

This highly anticipated 20th installment is signature Berry, an unputdownable tale steeped in real history and locations – including a kidnapped Swedish princess, a precious medieval book with a controversial backstory, unforgettable and atmospheric locations across Stockholm and Sweden, cat-and-mouse spy games involving elite agents from the US and Russia, and so much more. When the younger siste...

Seasons speed past us beyond how light is measured. How would you best explore this thing called spring? Is it the birth of or the rebirth of?

Diana Spencer's life seemed like a fairy tale, especially when she married the future king of England and became an actual princess. But in reality, things were difficult from a very young age. Diana's love for her sons and her belief in kindness and giving kept her strong. Her hard work on behalf of so many suffering people around the world will be forever remembered. This friendly, fun biography...

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Every forest has a story. So many of them are missing from the making of a new tomorrow. Ernie was and still is a huge part of my love for writing inside this collection of trees. Now that his body has been returned to the soil, what's next?

We’ve all read the book where the world is ending, but the last-second actions of our hero save the day. But…what happens next? “Almost the End of the World” attempts to answer that question. Personally, I think that the real apocalypse would be after the asteroid missed. The book follows Corey Walker, an 18-year-old who is ready to die. When last-second heroics save the world, Corey tries to retu...

A walk through the forest, a park or on a city street and you realize you forgot the doggie bags. Do you leave it for others to pick up on their shoes or do you pick it up with your hands?

The follow-up to the highly acclaimed, instant bestseller The Three Billy Goats Gruff The second in the groundbreaking new collection of masterfully retold fairy tales crafted by one of today’s most celebrated and esteemed authors, Mac Barnett, paired with the stunning illustrations of the acclaimed creator, Carson Ellis. Once upon a time there was a clever girl with a not-so-clever father. When h...

Every forest has a story. So many of them are missing from the making of a new tomorrow. Ernie was and still is a huge part of my love for writing inside this collection of trees. Now that his body has been returned to the soil, what's next?

Join Chet the dog, “the most lovable narrator in all of fiction” (Boston Globe), and his human partner Bernie as they scramble to solve a case exposing the dark side of internet fame. Chet the dog is less than enthusiastic about the Little Detective Agency’s next case. Chet and his human partner, PI Bernie Little, have been hired to find a missing person—only the missing person is a cat. Miss Kitt...

In the bestselling and beloved First 100 Words format, this charming board book includes sturdy pages packed with 100 words to introduce little ones to all the loving ways to say, "I love you". From care to share, to kisses and cuddles, these 100 words are easy to learn, making this the perfect primer for kids learning their first words. With bold and vibrant artwork featuring Sandra Magsamen’s ad...

In a bold anthem, Rise, Girl, Rise, feminist organizer Gloria Steinem and Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee share their parallel journeys as activists. This picture book for children is told through alternating points of view and culminating in a powerful collective “we,” celebrating resilience and empowerment to inspire girls everywhere to raise their voices, stand together, and rise up for...

Andrew Fechmeier is a master at hiding. He'd better be—he’s spent decades concealing a secret that could get him killed. So when he’s diagnosed with a terminal disease, he heads for the local funeral home carrying the blue suit he eventually wants to be buried in. But what no one knows is that Fechmeier secretly tucked something inside, turning the suit into a final, untraceable hiding spot.   It'...

The way mother nature toys with our imagination.  Starting first with weather.  A Cold December day that looks, feels and smells like snow.  It didn't.  But in less than 30 days ice storms and 11 inches of snow pummeled this collection of trees.  

Founded in 2002, National Puzzle Day is a way to share enjoyment of puzzles and 2026 promises to continue the fun tradition, with Highlights Puzzle Parties, a nationwide series of hands-on family events leading up to National Puzzle Day on January 29TH. Beginning in early January, more than 500 Barnes & Noble stores, schools, and libraries across the U.S. will host free community puzzle partie...