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The holiday season—often thought of as the Christmas season—is a time of giving, family, and charity for many people. However, we sometimes forget, as we give thanks for our friends, families, and neighbors, to also celebrate what makes us unique. Many different holidays occur this time of year, and, of course, some cultures and religionsContinue reading “5 Non-Christmas Books For Your Winter Holiday Reading List”

The South Carolina Department of Education once referred to the engaged reader as someone who is “fully immersed physically, mentally, and emotionally” in their reading material.1 But what is an engaged reader really? Of course, we know a reader is someone who reads. In this case, a reader is someone who is reading a book, a piece of literature. But how is one engaged with the literature they are reading? And why is engagement important?

During my teenage years, Agatha Christie’s mysteries were my staple brain-food. Christie’s ingenuine study of human psychology, her candor in dismantling every

Happy holidays! Tis’ the season for hot chocolate, sitting by the fire, and watching Christmas movies on repeat. While adults have a variety of books that include a good Christmas story, children’s Christmas books will always be

I still remember the peaceful nights of my childhood. Every evening, my mother would sit between my sister and I and read us a bedtime story. We had an impressive collection of picture books back in the day, and my mother, waiting for us in bed, would allow each of us to select one storyContinue reading “In Honor of the Picture Books I Once Loved”

While reading is beneficial for everyone, it is remarkably important for children and students as they develop and ascend through the levels of education. Reading assists kids’ growth as learners and people, improving their emotional intelligence and imagination, as well as strongly influencing their academic success.

It happens, you finally saw the movie of the year! It was amazing, everything you expected it to be. But then your friend hits you with the “But did you read the book? The movie left out so much!” Let’s discuss! Readers are biased. We will always tell you the book is better than theContinue reading “Books vs Movies!”

Parents and teachers alike know the struggle well: making kids read is an undertaking akin to getting an energetic puppy to stay still. With television, social media, video games, and good old-fashioned playtime to distract them, the modern kid has a plethora of entertainment options that are, quite frankly, more fun than sitting inside andContinue reading “10 Ways to Encourage Kids to Read”