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Reading SOS: How do I encourage my deaf child to do more independent reading?

Dr. Leala Holcomb, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, offers practical suggestions for encouraging your child to read on their own.

Active Read Alouds: Bringing Nonfiction to Life

Kids and volunteers engage in a summer reading program developed by The Reading Connection.

Reading SOS: How can I help my four year old learn more words?

Literacy expert Sandra Wilborn shares three key ways to build your young child’s vocabulary.

Bringing up baby

Reading aloud to young children builds the foundation for later reading success.

Reading SOS: How do I, as a hearing parent, read aloud with my deaf child?

Dr. Leala Holcomb, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, says that all children — hearing and deaf — need the experience of being read to by a caring adult.

Families Find Meaning

In Washington, D.C., inmates volunteer to get training in how to run a book club for their kids.

Reading SOS: Do Bob Books help young readers?

Reading expert Linda Farrell shares her thoughts on early reader series as well as the importance of reading aloud to build vocabulary and background knowledge.

Reading SOS: Is it necessary to read books aloud to my deaf child?

Dr. Leala Holcomb, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, says that reading aloud together is a superpower in developing your child’s literacy skills.