More than just a skill, reading is a superpower that fuels imagination, knowledge, and success. This resource hub is dedicated to empowering you, the elementary school parent, to become the chief architect of a vibrant, joyful Culture of Reading for you and your family at home and beyond.
The Importance of Reading Aloud to Big Kids - Only 17% of parents of kids ages 9–11 read aloud to their children. Yet 83% of kids ages 6–17 say being read to is something they either loved or liked a lot. (Scholastic’s “Kids & Family Reading ReportTM”)
NPR Books We Love - Books We Love is NPR's interactive reading guide. It contains more than 3,200 recommendations from NPR staff and critics.
NPR Book of the Day - In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less.