Brandon Campbell’s new children’s book reflects his own upbringing. Released Sunday, the book “was a labor of love, and it was therapeutic for me,” he says.

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

I need advice on how to maintain an important relationship. “Sara” is a close friend who suffers from significant mental health challenges. She is often sullen, easily offended, and quick to anger.