Continuing our series on Read Alouds That Rock, we asked five expert book club facilitators to share some of the ways they run their clubs and spread book love with young readers. Click here to see ...

Continuing our series on Read Alouds That Rock, we spotlight educators who deliver captivating storytimes for the chapter book and middle grade crowd in grades three to five. Close your eyes for a ...

After 35 years as a preschool teacher, Carrie Dawn knows that young children love stories – especially when they are read aloud. Over the decades, she has watched hundreds of little ones widen ...

A new study reveals that reading to children aged 6-8, even without specific prompts, significantly boosts their empathy.

In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. Some parents have said they stop reading aloud to their ...

Children ages four through eight are invited to a morning storytime in the library. Caregivers must stay in the library during this program. March 10 at 7:00 p.m.: “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble” by ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. The leader of a local civic organization recently asked me if I would give a Zoom talk ...

Reading is not merely a leisure activity; it serves as a vital lifeline for social resilience and connection. Here are ...

Hundreds of books will be given away to children on Sunday, Feb. 8, helping to foster a love of reading that hopefully will ...