Summer Reading
The long, lazy days of summer offer kids lots of opportunities to discover new books and the fun of reading. See the articles below to find out about summer reading programs, summer learning loss, and cool activities to do together. Please also see our summer reading section in the literacy calendar.
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For parents
- Finding a Great Summer Program: A Checklist for Parents
- Use Summer Fun to Build Background Knowledge
- Summer Reading: English Language Learners at the Library
- Strategies for Summer Reading for Children with Dyslexia
- Five Free and Easy Tips for Summer Learning: Research Pointers and What You Can Do
For teachers and librarians
- Get Ready for Summer!
- Lost Summers: Few Books and Few Opportunities to Read
- Making a Splash With Summer Reading
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- Reading Tips for Parents in English and 10 Other Languages
- Take a Break, but Bring a Book
- Use Summer Fun to Build Background Knowledge