Young Readers

5 Kwanzaa Books Recommended by Culture Queen

Culture Queen is on a mission to make Kwanzaa fun, enticing, and effortless for families to celebrate. Here are five picture

Jacqueline Woodson on what teachers can do for kids’ reading

Interview: Lea Bogner Loy on Bringing Books to Life in Texas Schools

What’s a parent to do about those dreaded spelling lists?

Stop Villainizing Words That Aren’t Spelled Like They Sound

Spelling Strategy to Try: Say It Like It Looks (At Least, To Yourself)

Teaching Your Kids to Spell: Does Memorizing Work?

5 Ways to Celebrate Family Literacy Month Year-Round

Parents Beware: Reading Instruction in the U.S. Still Fails Most Kids

9 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher About Spelling