From identifying a letter to decoding a word to understanding a sentence, this is what happens in your brain when you read.

From the book fairies of Italy to the annual “reading holiday” in Sweden, the world loves to celebrate reading. Here are eight literary traditions from around the world.

The science of reading is a hotly contested, yet deeply important topic. Here’s our understanding about the science of reading.

Teaching literacy doesn’t have to be a bore. There are so many ways to get students excited about reading, and one of those is playwriting.

This month, we have highlighted children’s books that speak of the strength of Indigenous people in the face of adversity.

Some educators and parents may be tempted to dismiss audiobooks as “cheating.” But they can actually aid in the development of key literacy skills.

These books uplift the Hispanic/Latinx experience and center on stories of immigration, dreamers, hope and resilience.

Literacy has decreased worldwide in the past few years. Luckily, there are ways to to spark a passion for reading in your child. 

To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Panda Cares helped us create a booklist honoring AAPI culture through food.

Understanding emotions is such an important part of social-emotional growth. Here are some tips for how to navigate emotional learning with kids.

As we come to the end of National Poetry Month, let’s bring some newer, more diverse poetry books into our hearts, homes, and schools.

As teachers, tutors, and mentors, we have the unique opportunity to broaden the worldview of the children in our lives simply by reading together.

How are stories of the AAPI experience are being told? These books celebrate diverse AAPI cultures, communities, and people.

Representation matters. For Women’s History Month, we’ve crafted a booklist celebrating empowering and inspirational female characters.

In honor of Read Across America Day, we invite you to read across the United States with this list of the most popular children’s books by state.

In honor of the Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in China, here are the books that still line the shelves of my childhood bedroom back home.

Local authors reflect their communities in their stories. When authors share an identity with their readers, reading their stories can be magical.

Adeola Whitney, the CEO of Reading Partners, joined Pedro to talk about the importance of Black History Month reading and teaching children through books.

Three of our Seattle colleagues set out to learn more about the diversity of Africa. The Africa Research Project is the final product of their exploration.

The science is clear: reading with children can boost their emotional competency. Here’s why you should read together (plus some books to get you started.)

The underrepresentation in children’s book characters is alarming. Kid’s books should reflect our differences instead of limiting them to a single story.

To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we took a dive into bilingualism, Native American languages, and children’s books that highlight both.

One day, Bombo drops a torta in a bucket full of radioactive goo. Will he be able to save the city from doom? Find out in this read-aloud of Super Torta!

October brings spooky stories, falling leaves, and pumpkins galore. Here are some Autumn-themed books to share with your child this year. 

Read these 9 democratic books with your kids to inspire conversations about civic engagement during the 2020 presidential election cycle.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, I recommend books that specifically honor Afro-Latinx culture, harkening back to my early memory reading Cuentos de Apolo.

In honor of banned books week, we want to go back to the 1600s and look at where it all began. Here’s what I learned about the history of banned books. 

Comics sometimes have a stigma of being ‘not true literature.’ But it really doesn’t matter what a child is reading, so long as it excites them.

Seattle is home to many up-and-coming authors, as well as a few staples of the literary world. These 5 Seattle authors are slaying the literary game.

In celebration of Book Lover’s Day, we assembled a list of some of our favorite reads of the past decade, spanning 2010-20.

These few simple tricks will ensure that the time spent practicing literacy skills will have optimal impacts on your kids’ development.

The world is stressful right now. One way for kids to cope is to read. This booklist can help kids better understand their feelings now and into the future.

Many of today’s books provide representation of diverse experiences. Here are seven gems I wish I had gotten to read when I was a kid.

The power of a good poem can help make reading a reality for young kids. Here are a few ways poetry helps kids improve their reading skills. 

With many schools closed, libraries are critical for families now more than ever. Here are some great library resources for kids, teens, and adults.

Happy National Poetry Month! Darin Wong, AmeriCorps site coordinator, writes about why he loves poetry and why you should too.

From literacy activities, to engagement tips, and virtual read alouds, Reading Partners seeks to make literacy skill building at home as easy as possible. 

When bookstores and libraries are temporarily closed, what happens when we run out of books? Here are five alternative ways to get new reading material.

These recent #OwnVoices books by authors and illustrators of color offer a uniquely personal experience to the stories and illustrations they share.

Explore culturally diverse books for adults and kids to share and grow together.

Along with educational progress and professional success, reading impacts our brains in some surprising ways that can benefit both kids and adults.

Do you remember the picture books that first brought you joy? The ones that were read to you before you could read, or the ones that sparked your…

If you have a reluctant reader, introducing them to a new form of literature like graphic novels can spark an enthusiasm for reading from a new angle.

While it’s important to let summer actually be a vacation, it’s also important to keep kids engaged with reading and learning, too! The summer slide is a real threat to everything students accomplish during the year, and taking part in educational activities is a great way to combat that threat.

This International Women in Engineering Day, we’re highlighting books that tell the stories of female trailblazers in the engineering and STEM. All of the books listed are accessible for our students. These books pair the true stories of different women who led the way in various STEM fields with engaging illustrations, making the books a perfect place to get started discussing women in STEM.

If you are a teacher, a parent, or an older sister or brother, the best thing to do is to find writers that shake-up the boring, expected forms of poetry, and read them to a child in your life. If you aren’t sure where to start, here is a brief round-up of some exciting books of poetry for children, with a sample from each.

To celebrate International Children’s Book Day, we interviewed some of our supporters about their favorite children’s books and why reading matters.

The point of encouraging reading is not to create “stock” readers, but rather to cultivate a joy that comes alive when a child engages with a book.

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, we’ll highlight books that feature strong women persisting and being brave no matter the obstacle.

Studies show that reading can help kids build developmental skills of emotional intelligence and empathy, enabling our young readers to better connect with other perspectives and human experiences.

Even experienced tutors get back to school jitters. Learn our top tutor tips to engage students from day 1.

Lindsey Wenzel is a children’s book author and reading partner with Reading Partners Colorado. She shares her insights for writing children’s books.

These children’s books with food themes are each paired with a yummy recipe and are best enjoyed while munching on a delicious snack.

Summer is the perfect time to pick up a new book. Check out our summer reading suggestions for tutors, from kidlit to adult nonfiction.

Looking for ways to nurture summer fun and summer learning? These four children’s books will inspire memorable summertime adventures.

Eight useful strategies to captivate young readers no matter their attitudes toward reading, from reading a series to making the library a special treat.

Reading these powerful female writers reminds us where we find hope and how to locate ourselves in the array of human experience.

Honor International Women’s Day by learning about five famous women who changed history through their bravery in challenging the status quo.

Helen Hope Kimbrough, Reading Partners Charlotte’s community program manager, has written and self-published three books for kids.

Did you know that many US presidents loved to read? Celebrate President’s Day with this list of presidents who supported reading while in the White House.

Children’s books can be a great way to introduce kids to the Civil Rights Movement. These five titles about equal rights include works of fiction and nonfiction.

This list of New Year’s resolutions, from reading a new genre to joining a book club, are perfect for book lovers to recommit to reading all year.

A list of diverse children’s books exploring themes of race and cultural awareness that celebrate diversity and spark conversations about race with kids.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a great time to consider reading these indigenous authors with the kids in your life.

Tips on how to decorate and situate a reading space that will encourage kids’ love of reading.

Celebrate all the classic summer-time adventures with these children’s books, and help get some summer reading in at the same time.

Summer learning loss can be detrimental to a child’s reading skills. Here are 10 fun ways to incorporate learning into daily life and beat the summer slide.

Use these tips to help encourage your kids to develop their independent reading skills.

Follow these 6 steps for reading aloud and your home will become an environment for reading success.

Use these simple strategies to help build your child’s foundational reading skills before even entering kindergarten.

Parents can help their kids increase reading fluency by applying these easy, at-home strategies.

These five at-home reading strategies will help kids learn to read and will help parents support their kids through the learning process.

Searching for the right book to excite an apprehensive summer reader? Here’s a list of book ideas to get you started.

Learn how to help kids go beyond finding the literal meaning of a text to making inferences based on life experiences and clues given throughout the text.

Going from learning to read to reading for meaning is a critical step for young readers. Learn how to help kids through this process by asking literal questions.

Beat the “summer slide” by incorporating these fun reading activities into your summer routine.

Reading is not only one of the life’s greatest joys, it is also one of the most important skills a child can develop in their lifetime. The…