This site is all about children – it's their space to review and discuss books and generally get involved in all things literary. But that doesn't mean that there is no place for parents and guardians.

For a start, you need to give your permission for your child to get involved in the site. It's just one of the safeguards we've put in place to keep the site safe, and you can find out more about how we protect our community in the parents' section of the FAQs. There is also information on that page about our advertising and editorial policy. If any of your questions are not answered there then please send in your query to childrens.books@theguardian.com.

To find out what your child needs to do in order to join the site, have a look at the "how do I get involved" page.

There are also lots of ways you can access information and advice on how to help your child choose books and read for pleasure.

The site's books doctor, Julia Eccleshare, welcomes questions about books and reading from parents as well as children – find her section of the site here.

Guardian and Observer reviews are a great way to discover the best new children's books, for all ages. These reviews can be found here.

Classics also make up a vital part of any child's literary education and we've got a whole section on how to build a library for your child, from picture books to teen novels. The series can be found here.

The main Guardian books site also covers books for children and teens and all those interviews, videos, galleries and blogposts live here.