Young Child
Summer Reading Ideas for Kids
Prevent summer slide by encouraging your kids to read with these four fun programs.
Activities
Summer Reading Reading Log (Printable)
With summer in full swing, it’s time for the kids to get busy with summer reading. We’ve got some great resources and a fun printable for your child to keep track of her reading accomplishments.
Young Child
5 Ways to Make Summer Reading More Fun
With summer coming, it’s not too soon to think about making reading an activity that you and your family will look forward to…
Young Child
Free Bookmarks (Printables) to celebrate D.E.A.R Day
Here are some free bookmarks for you and your family to use. It’s a gift from us to you to celebrate Drop Everything And Read Day.
Big Kid
Books Boys Love
Get your boys reading this summer with our awesome list of Books Boys Love! (And we’re pretty sure girls will love it, too!)
Holidays
Ten Truths of Summer
We share our summer truths. What parts of summer are true for your family every year?
Big Kid
Summer Reading Book Recommendations From My Teens
A summer recommended book reading list from my teenagers; they love sci-fi, fantasy, coming-of-age teen drama, and (of course) manga.
Products & Services
Books Girls Love
Summer means outdoor fun, water play, and of course, reading time. Here are some great books and book series that are very popular with girls (and I’m sure boys, too!)
Big Kid
Summer Reading Recommendations for Tweens and Teens
Is there any better time than summer to dive into a good book or two (or ten)? I say no. Here’s what my teens are reading, and what I hope they’ll read.
Crafts
Super Simple DIY Reading Tent
This reading tent is a super simple sewing project with the end result a lovely indoor or outdoor quiet reading space for kids’ required homework reading.
Education
Summer Homework: Get Your Kids to do it and Stop the Summer Slide
Summer work is a great way to keep kids from forgetting all the stuff they learned during the school year. Some advice to stop the “Summer slide.”
Big Kid
Should You Read 1984 with Your Kids? (and, what to discuss)
George Orwell’s 1984 was meant to be an exaggerated dystopian reality and a warning rather than a blueprint. Time to revisit it with your (older) kids.
Big Kid
Revisiting The Handmaid’s Tale
With the new series out on Hulu, I went back to read Margaret Atwood’s book again, and have suggestions for how to read it with your teen.
Food & Home
Beating the Summer Slide One Bowl at a Time
Tackling the summer slide doesn’t have to be a big deal. Kid(s) can practice a new vocabulary word with their breakfast. We show you how to make it fun.
Education
17 Book Suggestions for Kids Who Love Diary of a Wimpy Kid
As a librarian (and mom), I’m often asked for book recommendations for kids who love Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Luckily there are many great ones for kids.
Products & Services
Favorite Children’s Books That Celebrate Diversity
As a children’s librarian, I believe the more children of all backgrounds see themselves represented positively in books and in everyday situations, the more confident and accepted they will feel.
Activities
Stock Your Local Little Free Library With Your Next Book Purge
Have you heard of the Little Free Library? It’s a great national book swap resource. It’s community-based and a great resource for all to donate used books and pick up new reads, too.
Big Kid
Six Great Kids’ Graphic Novels for Reluctant Readers
For those children that struggle to enjoy reading, comics, and especially graphic novels, are a great solution. They tell a complete story, have developed characters, and combine visual cues with written words to add more emotional depth. Here are six great new choices out recently.