25 Books to Entice Reluctant ReadersThe beginning of the school year can be a tough time to encourage reluctant readers. Many kids fall behind in their reading skills over the summer and it makes it that much more difficult to get them to pick up the pace again when the homework starts to pile up…
25 Books to Read if You Like The Fault in Our StarsDid you fall head-over-heels with The Fault In Our Stars like everyone else? Have you found yourself craving even more of the fun, romance, thrills and tragedy of the number-one bestselling novel? If you answered yes to the two questions above, here are 25 books that you’ll love if you…
Reading: Best Books for the Holiday SeasonThe holidays are here and with it comes many books to enjoy with your children. As a children’s picture book author, I am a sucker for great illustrations and, of course, a fun story. The following is a list of holiday books that include classic and new tales I think…
The Luxury of Reading: Appreciate and Donategiving back • bettering communities
Did you know only one in 300 kids in low income areas have an age appropriate book at home? Books are an important part of childhood and a necessary educational tool. Many children don’t have the opportunity to enjoy this pleasure. If you are fortunate enough to have books in…
Literacy: Closing the Gapgiving back • tips for giving back
According to research in Bridges to Literacy by David K. Dickenson, the home environment – specifically the reading material that is readily available – is a stronger predictor of later academic achievement than socioeconomic status. Let’s compare the statistics. Research shows that children from high-income communities have 199.1 books per …
