Charles Dickens was one of the greatest advocates for children. He probably did more than any other author to raise public awareness of the plight of children, laying the groundwork for a variety of ...

The Madison County Public Library in Richmond will have special children’s programs in December, including a Christmas party that starts Saturday at 1 p.m. The party will start with “The Charles ...

Dickens wrote 15 novels, including the beloved classics Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations.

And a new biography of Dickens is getting prominent reviews, including front-page billing in The Washington Post Book World. But what’s been missing from the articles I’ve read about these works is ...