By reading aloud in middle and high school, teachers can expose students to new ideas, genres, and authors—and get them ...

In our recurring series, we ask literacy experts in classrooms and libraries to discuss their techniques for selecting and sharing books to lead engaging storytimes. For this installment, PW spoke ...

Reading aloud isn’t just for little kids—it’s a powerful tool for building fluency, comprehension, and a lifelong love of books. With the right strategies, teachers can turn story time into an ...

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.

Storyworld Play is not the same as free play; instead, it is an activity that is initiated and curated by adults, but ...

Reading aloud is useful not just with kids, but many friends and romantic partners also like being read to. Even at work, if you read aloud well, it can be engaging. Here, I offer tips on how to read ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

Put on Christmas pajamas, whip up some hot chocolate and gather around the Christmas tree glow to read aloud together. Make a December to remember by creating a new tradition of family reading time.