A sister reads Happy Harper Thursdays to her brothers. Source: Courtesy of Fern Schumer Chapman Cutoffs and estrangements—by circumstance or by choice—have plagued generations in my family. In 1938, ...

Banning, and even burning, books that conflict with tightly-held ideology is nothing new. In 1933, student-led book burnings at the University of Berlin spurred a list of government-enforced banned ...

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Americans are reading for pleasure less. Let’s get back in the habit. By Jancee Dunn The staff at my local library are usually a convivial bunch, but when I asked them about a recent report that fewer ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Close-up woman hand holding a book to read. Reading for pleasure in the US has declined more ...

In an age of packed schedules and constant digital distractions, families often struggle to slow down and connect. Yet one simple habit continues to make a lasting difference: reading together.

I'm a former first-grade teacher and early childhood literacy specialist. I've spent years studying and putting into practice what helps young children learn to read. But I'll admit, now that I have a ...