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"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald
How to Raise a Reader
The benefits of reading at every stage of a child’s development are well documented. Happily, raising a reader is fun, rewarding and relatively easy.
Lori Ozckus
Reading Tips for Parents
How to Help Students Develop a Love of Reading
Parents have several tools to enable kids to develop a love of reading books, including not being controlling over what kids read.
"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift." — Kate DiCamillo
Help Kids to P.I.C.K. the Right Books
P.I.C.K. will help your child learn how to determine whether a book is the best for his abilities or whether it's not a good fit.
Never Too Young: Pediatricians Say Parents Should Read To Infants
Parents have been told they should read to their children early, but most don't think that means the day you bring Junior home from the hospital. Pediatricians say start now to help learning later.
Why Reading Aloud to Older Children Is Valuable
Reading aloud to older children -- even up to age 14, who can comfortably read to themselves -- has benefits both academic and emotional, according to researchers.
"Oh, magic hour, when a child first knows she can read printed words!" — A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, 1943
15 Picture Books That Support Children’s Spatial Skills Development
Spatially challenging picture books can help young children develop their ability to mentally manipulate objects, a skill connected to creative pursuits and STEM careers.
Great Kid Books
A site to help parents learn about great books for their kids ages 4 - 14.
NPR's Book Concierge
Visit the #bookconcierge, NPR's guide to 2016's great reads.
Award-Winning Kids' Books
Many organizations end the year with a "best of" list of children's books. Here are links to the awards and lists that we like, including picks from The New York Times, the International Reading Association, and the annual Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners. In this section:
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