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New Year’s Resolutions for 2019: 5 Simple Ways to Read More with your Child

Have you already made your New Year’s resolutions for 2019? If you haven’t settled on one, think about making reading a part of your new year routine. Read a book—here, there, and... Read More »

Bring a Winter Story to Life this Season: Take It Outside!

With cold weather finally upon us and snow in the forecast, there is nothing like curling up with a soft, fluffy blanket and a good story about animals in the snow. Wondering what winter story to ... Read More »

Read Aloud Tips for Parents with Kindergarteners

The start of Kindergarten is an exciting step for children and families. Here are some tips for continued success with reading aloud at home as your child enters formal schooling: First of all,... Read More »

Give the Gift of Reading – Book Giving Ideas

With the holidays just around the corner, you may be racking your brain trying to think of the perfect gift for a beloved child in your own life. Or, maybe you would like to do something... Read More »

November is National Picture Book Month!

Guest Blogger, (Miss Amy) Hand, is a children’s librarian at the Camden Public Library. In this blog post, she shares some of her favorite titles from 2018 in celebration of National... Read More »

Books, Books Everywhere: Create a Reader-Friendly Home for Your Children

For Maine children, receiving Raising Readers books from their doctor is simply a part of growing up. In addition to reading Raising Readers books, there are other ways you can nurture your... Read More »

Read Aloud Tips for Parents with Preschoolers

Preschoolers are eager to learn about everything! As your child’s vocabulary and attention span grow, here are some tips for continuing to enjoy books together: Hearing books read aloud to a... Read More »

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Library Card Sign-up Month Libraries are packed full of inspiration for people of all ages. Behind the walls of your local library are book collections for adults and children, audio-books, DVDs... 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 »

A List of Picture Books about Starting School

Do you have a child starting school this year? Children’s picture books about starting school can help reassure children and help ease worries by familiarizing them with this new routine.... Read More »

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