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Books & Blogs: News from Raising Readers

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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 »

Partnering with Maine Public Libraries

Raising Readers builds home libraries, one book at a time, by giving books to children and families at birth at every well-child visit starting at 2 months. Every child receives their final... 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 »

The Power of Books

As a pediatrician and a mother to twin daughters, I am a huge fan of Raising Readers and the power of books. I loved books myself as a little girl. During early elementary school, I dreamed of... Read More »

Read Aloud Tips for Parents with Toddlers

Sharing books together helps toddlers learn about the world and learn to talk. Toddlers have unique needs, though, so here are some read aloud tips especially for this age: Do you watch your... Read More »

Make Sure the Summer Slides Are Only the Fun Kind!

Many children will end their school year bringing home a list of suggestions to avoid “The Summer Slide,” the term used to describe the loss of knowledge learned during the previous school year.... Read More »

An Interview with Raising Readers’ Clinical Advisor, Dr. Colette Sabbagh

As both a mom and a physician, Dr. Colette Sabbagh is an energetic champion of early literacy. A pediatrician for over 20 years, Dr. Sabbagh has participated in Raising Readers since the... Read More »

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