Babies & Toddlers

How to Build Strong Family Reading Habits

How to build a great family reading culture and successfully instill the reading habit, explained by parenting and literacy

This Easy Recipe Teaches Kids to Read: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Fun October Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in October

Spelling Champs Beat the Odds, But Reading Itself is a Stretch Goal for Too Many

Discover the history of black spelling bee contestants who beat the odds, even as strong reading & spelling remain stretch goals

Kids’ Story Podcasts that Will Fascinate Your Toddler or Preschooler

Looking for kids’ audio stories for toddlers and preschoolers? Check out our list of the best subscription and free kids’

The Planet Word Museum in D.C. Is The Place to Spur Language and Literacy Love with Kids

Parenting author Maya Payne Smart shares a peek at the Planet Word museum in Washington, D.C. and how it can inspire readers and

How to Develop Your Child’s Phonological Awareness in Easy, Fun, Free Ways

Discover how to develop phonological awareness in easy, fun, free ways. It’s a key but often-overlooked skill kids need to read

Fun September Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in

Stellar Children’s Books to Read for Hispanic Heritage Month

Discover 14 fantastic children's books for Hispanic Heritage Month, from board books and picture books to young adult novels for

4 Lessons for Parents from National Ambassador for Children’s Literature Meg Medina

Library of Congress children’s literature ambassador Meg Medina shares valuable lessons for parents about helping their kids