Reading through the list of suggested books did hearten Ms. Dovey: “Reading fiction makes me lose all sense of self, but at the same time makes me feel most uniquely myself.” Non-fiction is magic, too ...

The National Book Foundation’s Summer Reading Adventure challenge encourages adults to pick up a book and share their literary journey with fellow bookworms Getty The National Book Foundation's Summer ...

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Ask me what I’m reading at any given moment and I’ll probably rattle off at least three titles, not to mention comics and the occasional textbook I may also be chipping away at in the background.

It’s a summer day and it's too hot to play outside. Your child is glued to a screen, content to spend their day with air-conditioning and digital media. Sound familiar? It’s the time of year when many ...

PS 44 launches unique literacy program where children practice reading skills while helping calm shelter dogs through a phone ...

Sarah J. Maas, Freida McFadden and Emily Henry –– can these popular authors join forces and save the day against a dangerous decline in reading for enjoyment? Daily reading for pleasure has plummeted ...

College of Education and Human Development experts share literacy activities and guidance for caregivers while school’s out for the summer As summer comes to an end, some parents and caregivers may ...

The party scene in Miami is not just changing, it’s rewinding. In some cases, it’s going analog. The kids are turning to yoga ...

I was 25-years-old and living in New York City. I had just finished my first novel, set to dip my toes into the literary world for the first time. Then, I spilled water on my computer, and lost the ...

Atmosphere is set in 1984 and centers on a woman who joins the space program. It's a historical fiction novel with a bit of romance and suspense, and a lot of heart. You may like Upcoming ...

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