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Spring into Literacy with 3 Major Maine Literacy Conferences

The spring season in Maine brings an amazing line up of not-to-be-missed literacy conferences, and you’re invited to attend. Spots fill quickly, so register early! 2018 Literacy Connections ... Read More »

Give the Gift of Reading – Book Giving Ideas

The holidays are just around the corner. You may be racking your brain trying to think of the perfect gift for that special child in your life. Or, maybe you would like to do something special... Read More »

Community Literacy Teams—The Heart of Literacy for ME

If you are wondering if literacy learning is on the minds and in the hearts of Mainers, it is easy to find evidence in local communities throughout the state. As you drive around the state this... Read More »

Family Literacy: A Story With Two Endings

Jeremy grew up in rural Maine, in a town riddled with poverty. He quit school in 10th grade. His family needed help and so he went to work in his family’s business. Despite being a high school... Read More »

The Book Fairy Pantry Project: An Interview with Founder, Pam Leo

Recently, Raising Readers staff sat down with Pam Leo, the creator of the Book Fairy Pantry Project. We’re excited to share what we learned with you and how this awesome project came to be.... Read More »

Reading Together Brings Families Together

Former First Lady Barbara Bush has long maintained that: “The home is the child’s first school, and the parent is the child’s first teacher.” Based on that belief, the Barbara Bush Foundation for ... Read More »

Help Inspire a Love of Reading for Another Family

You love reading to your kids. Story time is everyone’s favorite part of the day, as you wander with Frog and Toad, or sympathize with Alexander’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, or... Read More »

Woman dressed as elephant reading to children

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Take Your Child to the Library Day celebrations take place in February– a great opportunity to check out your local, public library with your child. Take your child to the library is... Read More »

Foster Grandparents: Creating a Generation of Readers

I have been told that the first few years of retirement are glorious…no commitments, no schedule, and no alarm clock! I have also been told that eventually the desire to make a difference,... Read More »

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