One of the easiest ways of convincing kids of the joy of reading is to read funny books. Funny books help instill a positive impression about books and reading, assist in diffusing the difficulties ...

Most kids love reading funny books. Add in the graphic novel format, and you get a winning combination of funny middle grade graphic novels for tweens. The funny graphic novel books listed here share ...

The Seattle Public Library loves to promote books and reading. This column, submitted by the library, is a space to share reading and book trends from a librarian’s perspective. You can find these ...

Scholastic research shows that humor in books is the top characteristic kids look for when making their reading selections. According to the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report, more than 50 ...

When you’ve had your fill of gloomy headlines and perfectly curated Instagram lives or you’re simply craving a good laugh, a book that offers a well-timed dose of humor can shift your whole outlook.

How scary do you like your stories? That’s a bit like asking people how spicy they like their food. For some readers, a little shudder goes a long way. For others, it has to be chilling to be ...

As a student of fine art, Canadian cartoonist John Atkinson has quite a refined sense of humor. He creates funny illustrations that reference literature, art, and culture. His work thrives on wordplay ...

As the saying goes: "It's a marathon, not a sprint." And what better way to maintain stamina and mental equilibrium during tense times than a dose of wit? Two women writers — one a long-deceased ...

Emmy Award-winning comedian and East Williston native Carol Leifer cut her comedy teeth on Long Island. With her new book, "How to Write a Funny Speech … for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every ...