Gen Z parents don’t like reading to their kids, a new study says—here’s how to make it fun

A new generation of readers is missing out on an essential experience: reading aloud with their parents. Here's how parents ...
University of Delaware

Summer fun with reading

College of Education and Human Development experts share literacy activities and guidance for caregivers while school’s out for the summer As summer comes to an end, some parents and caregivers may ...
NBC Los Angeles

Here's where kids and teens can get freebies for completing their summer reading

With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

Keep reading fun (and free!) all summer long

Read 2 Succeed (R2S) offers tips for free summer reading activities to prevent learning loss. Free resources include audiobooks via the Libby app, rewards programs, and online read-alouds. At Read 2 ...
News4Jax

Jacksonville children enjoy reading, fun activities at ‘River City Readers Summer Kickoff’ event

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of parents and their children visited Ed Austin Regional Park Saturday morning for the “River City Readers Summer Kickoff” event. The event’s goal was to motivate ...
News4Jax

Jacksonville kindergarteners engage in fun reading activities at The Players literacy event

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Students from a Jacksonville charter school took part in a special event at The Players Championship Friday aimed at promoting and encouraging literacy. Nemours Children’s ...
NOLA.com

Films, yoga, prizes, reading and writing challenges: Summer fun at New Orleans libraries

New Orleans libraries are inviting the community to celebrate summer's arrival in several ways. Teens can start their time off right on May 29 at the Main Library for the School’s Out Cinema afternoon ...