Reading Aloud
Tips & Advice
I Know What You Did(n’t Read) Last Summer
With September looming on the calendar, how do you get your kids back on track with books? Here are a few easy strategies for readers of all ages.
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.
