Looking for fun things for your kids to do this summer? Summer programs can be a fun way to encourage your kids to read more, and they can even earn some exciting rewards and freebies along the way.

These back-to-school reads will help children tackle first-day nerves, new teachers, letters, numbers and more. By Travis Jonker Travis Jonker is a children’s book author and illustrator, and the ...

As a former English teacher with a background in literacy education, I’ve seen how imperative it is that kids have a solid reading foundation. At the same time, as a mom to three young kids, I feel ...

But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children ...

After decades of stagnating reading performance, American literacy levels have begun to drop, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, a program of the Department of Education.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The inside of Reby Cary Youth Library on East Lancaster Avenue in Fort Worth on Sept. 4, 2025. (Christopher ...