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National Grandparents Day: Fostering the Love of Reading Across Generations

September 12th is National Grandparents Day! With the special day just around the corner, we’re welcoming guest blogger Melony R. Archer, a Bangor-area mother, grandmother, and... Read More »

A Read-Aloud with Chris Van Dusen: Circus Ship

This post is part of a series of videos by Maine-based children’s book authors and illustrators reading aloud. This week, we’re featuring Chris Van Dusen, author and illustrator of... Read More »

Family Resources for 2021

Last updated: 04/12/2021 Raising Readers believes in the importance of parents and children finding comfort in sharing books together. We’ve put together this guide of free online resources ... Read More »

8 Fun Ways to Celebrate Get Caught Reading Month with your Child

Get Caught Reading in May At Raising Readers, we love any reason or season to celebrate good books. So, it’s no surprise that May is one of our favorite months because it’s Get Caught ... Read More »

A Grandparent’s Perspective: Raising Readers Over the Years

Sherry Winchester, Registered Nurse (RN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) recipient, is a proud grandmother to five Raising Readers graduates, ranging in age from 23 to 9. As a former... Read More »

What is the Difference Between Early Literacy and Family Literacy?

Sometimes people in the literacy world throw terms around like everyone knows what they mean. Worse, sometimes people use the same words to mean different things! That leaves the rest of us... 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 »

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