Literacy Tips
What does reading do for our brains? How can we encourage our children and students to make books a daily habit? How can we read aloud so that our audience really listens? Here you’ll find a host of practical tips, tricks, and articles to boost your literacy teaching.
High-Low Books: What They Are and How to Use Them to Encourage Readers
Educator Sarah Silverkey shares what “high-low” books are, and how they can act as gateways to literacy for reluctant and dormant readers of any age.
5 Ways to Inspire Mindfulness in Children Through Reading
Mindfulness educator Olga Dombrovska shares gentle, everyday practices that not only boost literacy but help children slow down, feel calm, and develop emotional skills.
Top Children’s Book Prizes and How They Boost Literacy
A look at the biggest awards celebrating children’s literature and why honoring children’s literature is more important than ever.
How to Make a Zine
From the history of zines to folding your first page, contributor Lisa Adib explores how zine-making boosts literacy and gives young people a voice.
Screen-Free Holiday Moments: Simple Read-Aloud Activities for Busy Families
Make the holidays extra special this year by carving out a bit of time for these cozy, literacy-boosting activities.
Bookish Heroes: 10 Book Lovers Who Changed the World
From scientists to pop icons, these ten book lovers shaped culture, art, and ideas in ways that resonate. The perfect list to inspire bibliophiles and reluctant readers alike.