Ask Maya: Should I Talk and Read to My Child in Spanish or English? What Research Says
Stop second-guessing your home language. Talking and reading in Spanish helps your child in English,
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Reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary–it all takes practice. But sometimes practice can come in fun (and even downright funny)
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Don’t despair if your child resists story time or won’t sit still while you read aloud. Some creativity can get kids to
Read the postHow Would You Invest $1 Million to Help More Kids Read?
Find out the Reading for Our Lives Campaign’s answer, and learn how the campaign is reshaping literacy support—from rescue to
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Explore fun, intentional, educational gifts to fill a small child’s environment with prompts for crucial learning and make
Read the postMaking Reading Visible Again: Why I Joined the Get Caught Reading Campaign
A literacy advocate shares why modeling reading still matters in a screen-filled world—and how it connects to real
Read the postHelp Close the Reading Gap: Donate Reading for Our Lives to Families Who Need It
Give the gift of literacy at scale. Support book donations to family-serving groups that nurture young readers and
Read the postReading Starts Before School—And Parents Are the Right Teachers
Empower your child from day one—discover how parents actually teach reading from the start through everyday moments, play, and
Read the postWhy You Should Bring Your Kids to Author Talks—Especially Ones Like This.
Want to raise a real reader? Discover how bringing kids to author talks sparks curiosity, confidence & love of books—one
Read the postHow a Family Book Journal Can Help You Foster Reading, Reflection & Connection—and Cut Clutter
Start a family book journal to spark reflection, promote reading, and create a keepsake of stories that shaped your family.
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