Resources for Parents

Raising Readers: What Parents Can Do | NEALearning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. Read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder, and a passion for reading.

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Online Reading Resources

Astronauts on various missions in space read popular children’s books while floating about, and the videos are edited and shared with kids way down on Earth.

Explore the world of children's books with videos for kids and their grown-ups! Our mission is to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

A free literacy program where actors read to children. Each video includes an activity guide with lessons for k-5 students to do at home.You can also download the app.

Storytime with Ryan & Craig is a free, short-form reading show for children, parents & educators. Every week, Ryan and Craig read aloud a new children’s book.

Day by Day NY

The New York State Library created this interactive calendar to help families with young children develop a love for books and learning that will last a lifetime. The calendar uses multimedia to enhance books, songs, and family health and bring these components to life.

Brightly is a resource to help parents grow lifelong readers. It features book recommendations for every age and stage, reading tips and insights, seasonal inspirations, author essays, contests, gift guides, and more.

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