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Tips & Advice

Adam Gidwitz on the Magic of Telling Stories to Your Child

After Adam Gidwitz's daughter had a frightful encounter with a fire alarm, he began to tell her stories — true stories about her experience. Over many months of telling that story, some magical things started to happen.

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Tips & Advice

Simple Ways to Build a Reading Routine Your Busy Family Can Enjoy

Fostering a love of reading in your child can be extremely helpful as they grow and learn — but it can be challenging to find time in overcrowded schedules. Here are some easy steps you can take to encourage yourself and your kids to make time for reading.

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Grown-Up Reads

Tips & Advice

Tell Your Kids Stories — They May Just Remember Them Forever

My dad’s made-up stories were a source of joy to me throughout my childhood, adding a touch of magic to the realities of our long-distance connection. They remain one of my favorite memories of childhood.

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Tips & Advice

9 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Interested in Reading and Storytelling

Author Marjorie Ingall offers a simple methodology for getting kids interested in storytelling and helping them find their sweet spot when it comes to reading.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Bedtime Story Prompts for Parents Who Can’t Think of Any Stories to Tell

If you’re plagued with bedtime story stage fright, these should help everyone get to sleep a lot faster.

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Teen

6 Great Websites for Teen Writers

Rather than bombard teens with fancy pens and motivational reading, direct them to a comfort zone: the Internet. These sites are great resources for future storytellers.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

There Are Many Different Ways to Read A Book

Just after my son was born, my mother gave me a book called A Book. Although the book is a picture book, she made sure I knew it was really a gift for me.

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