Category: Articles

A piece appeared in yesterday’s New York Times featuring an amazing children’s book store in Germany.  Named after the pill that kept Pippi Longstocking from growing up, Krumulus, through the unique books that it sells and programs it offers, creates an atmosphere where children learn to love reading. We hope to see many more of this type of bookstore in the future.

A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights the importance of the combination of vivid pictures with a read aloud book to enhance a young reader’s learning. Also see Meghan Gurdon’s Book “The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction.”

We wanted to highlight some great organizations that are working to promote literacy:   Read With Malcolm and Share the Magic Foundation, both founded by New England Patriot wide receiver, Malcolm Mitchell, share a common goal of transforming the lives of young readers in underserved communities through literacy and to “introduce book ownership to students in households where reading is not a priority.”  Through his Reading Rallies and school visits held

The NEA has compiled a list of children’s literacy facts. “Children who are read to at home have a higher success rate in school.” It is imperative that children have constant reading exposure to books and environmental print in order for them to develop the skills necessary to become strong readers. Check out the NEA’s list of facts: Literacy Facts  

“Literacy is about so much more than decoding print.” In this informative New York Times article by Perry Klass, she reminds us that literacy is more about the experience with books and the interaction between child and parent with the book. It is about ensuring children access to a text-rich environment.   Check out the New York Times article: Literacy Builds Life Skills As Well As Language Skills