Literacy is one of the most important skills for children to learn, but many are falling behind. A 2023 study found that ...

Long before Franklin Smith began publishing children’s books, he was simply a dad telling stories at bedtime. Night after ...

From an early age, children are diving into the vibrant world of digital media, sparking a critical conversation about its impact on literacy. While the undeniable advantages of print books can enrich ...

The National Literacy Trust’s annual literacy survey 2025 reveals that one in three children and young people do not enjoy reading, with only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds stating that they enjoy ...

The first day of kindergarten is a momentous occasion for children and families. It's an exciting milestone that comes with ...

The Turlock Library will host a variety of events in the month of June aimed at encouraging literacy and expanding knowledge for all ages.

When poetry editor Lou Peacock compiled A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year, she chose Rita Dove’s “The First Book” to be the entry for January 1. The poem describes what it’s like ...

Learning to read is one of the most important parts of early schooling. But there is ongoing and arguably increasing concern too many Australian children are falling behind in reading. This year’s ...

Children’s books are bodies of work that thrive on specificity. With just the right use of humor, wit, and alliteration, authors like Theodor Seuss Geisel, Lewis Carroll, and Margaret Atwood, among ...