Child Development invites submissions for a Special Section, “The Development of Childhood Curiosity: Mechanisms, Measurement, and Impact.” We seek empirical and methodological work examining how curiosity emerges and changes from infancy through childhood (ages 0–12), including its underlying mechanisms, measurement, developmental and contextual variation, and consequences for learning and well-being. 

We welcome diverse methods and interdisciplinary perspectives, including work with traditionally underrepresented populations. Letters of Intent are due December 1, 2026, with invited full manuscripts due May 15, 2027. Please see the full Call for Papers here for details. 

We hope you’ll consider submitting and/or sharing this call with interested colleagues.

Warmly,

Marina Bazhydai, Elizabeth Bonawitz, Jamie Jirout, Kelsey Lucca, Jelena Obradović, Mathilde H. Prenevost