Summer reading programs are an integral part of library programming. Most libraries have them. These programs, once focused only on reading, encourage kids and teens to read, learn, and explore over ...

One of the best way to keep your kid’s brains sharp over the summer is to encourage them to read. Take them to a local library for expert advice on all the hottest kid-friendly titles, then sign up ...

School's out and parents are looking for ways to help their kids avoid the summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read do significantly better at school ...

Barnes & Noble offers a Summer Reading Program for 2025 to students and educators in the US. Participants must read 8 books, jot them down, bring the list to a store, and then choose a free book. The ...

New Mexico’s Summer Reading Program is offered every year by the state’s Public Education Department, and this summer it will ...

Summer reading program participants at Montgomery County (Md.) Public Libraries choose brand-new books to take home, courtesy of Friends of the Library, Montgomery County. Photo: Jason ...

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers portions of eastern Jackson County, including areas like Blue Springs and Independence. If you have a story idea to share, send an email to Claire at ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Recent testing data suggests New Mexico is facing a childhood literacy crisis, but it seems state leaders found a way to turn things around, and they’re hoping to repeat their ...