Reading Aloud
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Graphic Novels? Yeah, They’re Fun for the WHOLE Family
There are LOTS of reasons why comics and graphic novels are great for the entire family — moms, dads, kids, really smart pets — everybody!
Just For Fun
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
Press Play: 8 of the Best Kids’ Lit Podcasts (and a Few for Grown-Ups Too)
We’ve rounded up some of the very best literary podcasts for kids and adults, because the only thing better than listening to a good book is listening to people talk about good books.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Books That I Am Never Taking Off My Daughter’s Bookshelf
Here is a short list of the books that I've insisted remain on my family's bookshelves (and the reasons why they’ve earned a permanent spot in our collection).
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Ways To Use Picture Books To Build Kids’ Language Skills
In addition to being an ideal bonding experience, reading a book to your child can also be a great vehicle for helping them develop many important language skills.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Don’t Go, Elephant & Piggie! One Mom’s Fond Farewell to a Beloved Series
As I contemplate the end of this special series, I think about what it’s meant to our family. Here are five reasons why Elephant & Piggie deserve a place on every family’s bookshelf!
Tips & Advice
All Work and No Play? Easy Ways to Add More Fun to the Everyday
It turns out fun is not folly — it’s actually the rich stuff that holds us all together. As the old saying goes: Families who play together, stay together.
Tween
4 Mistakes I Made Trying to Raise a Middle School Reader
When my son entered middle school, I made some mistakes in my efforts to ensure he continued to read for fun. Now, my family is working together to correct them.
Baby & Toddler
Perfect Interactive Books for Antsy Readers
To make things a little more fun and keep babies interested in reading while their physical development is in hyper-drive, try turning to interactive books.
Just For Fun
Grown-Up Reads
Why I Always Say Yes to ‘One More Bedtime Story’
No matter how long the day has been and no matter how exhausted I may be, I always agree to read "one more book" to my child — and here's why.
Tips & Advice
Why I Created ‘Reading Rules’ for My Children — And Myself
Ariel Lawhon lists the Reading Rules she uses to keep her boisterous sons focused during read-alouds, and explains why she created a separate set of Rules just for herself.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
The Must-Have Picture Books for Great Read-Aloud Performances with Your Kids
As a parent, the key to a good read-aloud performance is finding the right picture books for you.
All Ages
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Reads: 8 Holiday Books for the Whole Family
Finding holiday books the entire family will enjoy can be tough. These eight books will delight kids of all ages (and, yes, that means you, too).
