Literacy Tips & Reading Habits
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The Ultimate Summer Book List for 9-14 year Old Readers
Finding the Right “Next Read” for Your Tween Searching for the perfect book recs for 9-14 year olds can often feel like a puzzle. This age group, often referred to in the literary world as “Middle Grade”, is in a unique season of transition. They are naturally moving away from simpler children’s stories and looking… Continue reading
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Audiobooks Count as Reading. Here’s the Science (and Where to Start Tonight for Free.)
Listening to an audiobook is reading — and the science backs it up. Discover the literacy gains for every age group from toddlers to seniors, eight tips for new listeners, and how to access thousands of audiobooks completely free tonight using nothing but your library card. Continue reading
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Support your local bookstore with Libro.fm
Support Your Local Bookstore with Libro.fm – Discover how choosing Libro.fm lets audiobook lovers enjoy great titles while directly supporting independent bookstores. Learn how to pick your favorite shop, compare pricing with Audible, and keep more of your listening dollars in your community. Make every audiobook purchase meaningful. Continue reading
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What I read in January 2026
Here are the books I read in January 2026 and what I thought of them! Spoiler: the list includes the best book I’ve read in the last 10 years! Continue reading
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The Best Audio Books in 2026
Discover the best audiobooks to elevate your reading life. This curated list highlights exceptional listening experiences—perfect for commutes, chores, road trips, and busy seasons. Whether you’re new to audio or a longtime fan, these standout picks will help you fit more stories into your day. Continue reading
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The Honest Truth About Graphic Novels for Elementary Students: Are They Really Reading?
Are graphic novels good for kids? Learn why graphic novels for elementary students count as real reading and help build empathy, comprehension, and confidence. Continue reading
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How to Help Your Kids Love Reading: 5 Simple Tips
Help your kid love reading without turning it into a daily battle. This practical guide shares simple, pressure-free tips to encourage reluctant readers, build positive reading habits, and make books enjoyable at home—no bribes, stress, or power struggles required. Continue reading
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Finding the Right Military-Connected Books for Your Family
Looking for the best books for military children? An Army veteran and military spouse shares how to choose meaningful military family books, where to find them, how to read them with kids, and what narratives to watch for when addressing deployment, separation, and moving. Continue reading
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Which Kindle Is Right for You? A Real-Life Guide to Classic, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft
If you had told me years ago that I’d become that person—the one who lovingly defends e-readers while clutching a tote bag full of library holds—I would’ve laughed and gone back to sniffing the pages of a paperback. And yet… here we are. I’m officially a Kindle convert (you can read the full story of… Continue reading
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Why I Use StoryGraph to Track My Reading (and Why I Love It More Than Goodreads)
If you love books like I do, you probably enjoy checking books off your list, seeing your progress, and having a place to track your reading journey. For years, Goodreads was the go-to platform for this — but then I found StoryGraph. In this post, we’ll explore what StoryGraph is, its key features, how it… Continue reading