Encouraging your kids to read during the summer can help prevent the dreaded “brain drain” that school officials warn can happen during the break. Beyond that, books can serve as great boredom busters, entertaining your kids by allowing their ...

With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read do significantly better at school than their peers who ...

Summer isn’t just for sprinklers and sunscreen. It’s also the perfect time to turn your kids into full-blown bookworms—with serious rewards to match! That’s right, we’re talking about summer reading rewards programs that make literacy fun ...

It may be summer vacation for students, but that doesn't mean the reading fun has to come to an end. It can be a daily struggle trying to keep your child engaged and interested in reading when there are so many other things vying for their attention.

As an avid reader and a former library employee, Jenna Spivak recognizes the value of a high level of literacy and has passed that along to her three children. And she’s showing them that reading doesn’t have to be an activity solely enjoyed while in ...

Pizza Hut is relaunching its 'Book It!' program for summer 2026, offering free pizza to children who meet reading goals through a new mobile app. The revival aligns with wider literacy efforts, including community programs coaching parents and research ...