Books & Blogs: News from Raising Readers
Raising Readers news, events, booklists and updates.
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…
Read MoreFamily 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read More5 Ways to Build Your Child’s Literacy and Language Skills
Even a short wait can be a challenge with little ones. Fortunately there are plenty of ways to pass the time as well as promoting important brain-building literacy and language…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Activities: Read, Create, Sing, Play
As a parent or caregiver, you can enhance your child’s learning through books, crafts, songs and activities. These few Raising Readers books are just a sample. You can try these…
Read MoreWhat does Interactive Literacy look like? Circus Ship Day!
At the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, we create environments which foster learning through play. Our focus is on hands-on, interactive learning, even when it comes to literacy. So…
Read More5 Tips for Parents Using Social Media
Social Media has become a huge part of all of our lives. It is crazy to think that just 10 years ago, social media was not a ‘thing’ at all….
Read MoreReading 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…
Read More2016 Raising Readers Annual Report
Dear Friend of Raising Readers: On behalf of Raising Readers, I’m excited to share with you the 2016 Raising Readers Annual Report. With help from 1,200 healthcare providers at 359…
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Early to Start Reading to Your Baby
Reading to your baby is the single best activity you can do to help build their future love of books and reading. First-time parents in Maine are surprised to receive…
Read MoreHelp 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,…
Read MoreTake 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 MoreFoster 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…
Read MoreReadtoME: 15 Minutes a Day for Literacy
by LeeAnne Larsen Year two of the Read to ME Challenge is scheduled to begin on February 2, 2017. Again this year,First Lady Ann LePage will launch the campaign by…
Read More4 Easy Ways to Make Reading a Healthy Habit in 2017
As a parent, you may think about the usual suspects when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions. Maybe your family’s goal is to adopt a healthier lifestyle, reduce screen time,…
Read MoreThe Road to Literacy: Celebrating 25 Years
For most Maine families, July 25th was simply a gorgeous summer day – one we long for during the long, cold winter months. For the Raising Readers team, it also…
Read MoreFun Ways to Enjoy Reading with Your Child
Have Fun on a Story Walk-About Summer in Maine is the perfect time to explore two unique ways to enjoy books and reading with your family. Story Walks get you up…
Read MoreRaising the Bar through Read Aloud
When adults read aloud to their children, they model fluent reading, ask questions to help them think about the story and connect to it, and read at a level above…
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