A Novel Dream
In my last post, I floated the idea of reading a novel to my almost 4-year-old daughter, Riley. A few days later, we’re halfway through Charlotte’s Web. All in all, she seems to be enjoying it...
View ArticleCharlotte’s 60th
Did you know Charlotte’s Web turned 60 today? Just yesterday I finished reading it to my little girl, choking up when Wilbur has to say his final goodbye to Charlotte — unarguably the most memorable...
View ArticleDear Book People
It’s February and love is in the air. Book love that is. Check out these recent notes from some of our RIF kids. And if you’re struggling with finding that perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, consider...
View ArticleSurvey says…
When summer rolls around, we’re all ready for a break. Whether that’s romping about outside, spending time with friends, or catching up on sleep, everyone has an idea of what it means to relax and...
View ArticleKentucky Creativity
What’s on Principal Steve Carroll’s schedule? In between the work that keeps every principal busy, he also has harvesting peppers with the kids penned into his calendar — and that’s an appointment...
View ArticleThe Reading Bond
Samantha Vamos — RIF friend, children’s picture book author, and parent — guest blogs about the bond reading creates between parent and child. As a parent and children’s picture book author, I read...
View ArticleFrosty Friends
This year for the holidays, invite some classic characters into your home. Have the kids in your life met Mr. Tumnus, who grows so tired of Narnia’s everlasting winter? Have you warned them about the...
View ArticleOur Book Traditions
A recent survey found that only one in three parents reads bedtime stories with their children every night. This figure was astonishing to me, not only as the president and CEO of the largest...
View ArticleTune In for American Graduate Day 2015!
Reading Is Fundamental is proud to be a partner of American Graduate Day 2015! The TV event will be broadcast live on PBS member stations on Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST from Tisch...
View ArticleGuest Post: Caught in the Art of Reading
David Miller, Kuato Studios A number of reports published recently on both sides of the Atlantic shed some interesting light on the benefits of digital books in children’s literacy. One of the key...
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