First, our 2024 booklist is published! Check out our growing list of engaging books, suitable for readers ages 10 and up who may struggle with focus, comprehension, attention and motivation here! Shorter chapters and clear plotlines are some of the reasons these books work! Even for kids with dyslexia or ADHD. These selections were made using the criteria in this blog post, which can help you choose more books!

With technology creeping farther into our lives aren't we all becoming a bit reluctant to read? I always have parents reaching out this time of year for book gift ideas that their student will actually finish.

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Outside of school and other required reading, the books you spend time on should excite you! Figuring out what your favorite genres are can take a little time though - join us and find yours :)

Did you know there are scientists who study reading? Cool, huh? And one of the things they have discovered is that: reading aloud can really help you improve your reading skills and comprehension :)

Have you ever started reading a book... maybe by an author you’ve loved… and thought, “ugh. This isn’t as good as their other book! This isn’t fun to read!” … it may shock you, but it happens to everyone, even big time book lovers like me.

How do you organize your books?

The boys in one of our skills clubs came up with a list of books that don’t feel like “real books”. These are books that can help you get out of a reading slump! - and get some extra reading time that will not feel like real reading :)

One important thing you can do with your children is talk about your reading story. Ask them about their journey so far? They need to know that their relationship with reading is something that will ebb and flow - and that ultimately they have control over it.

Not every book will be your favorite, but reading - like most things in life - is a learned skill. So this week, we challenge you to pick 3 books to keep in rotation for your reading time. One that you love, one that’s challenging/for school and one that’s ‘easy’ for you!

You are the protagonist in your life story - but who is your antagonist? A sibling? Someone at school? It probably changes a lot, depending on the day and what the greatest conflict in your life is right now. Join us this week for a fun challenge on characterization and points of view!

We have all been there. Reading doesn’t always ‘feel’ like the thing you want to do, but there are tricks to getting into the right headspace!

Getting into a daily reading habit can be difficult for kids. Consider what motivates you, and talk to your child about what motivates them, and then use that ‘love language’ to encourage and establish a reading habit that will serve them for life!