Literacy expert Kegi Wells says that electronic readers are fine — although parents should watch out for too many bells and whistles that can distract kids from paying attention to the text. However, she recommends finding a balance between e-readers and print books. Print books help young children build print awareness, an important early literacy skill.
This video is part of our special series, Reading SOS, where parents ask the experts their questions about reading and how to support their kids at home.