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Raising Readers news, events, booklists and updates.
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…
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…
Read MoreSummer Reading Fun – Take it Outside!
The laid back days of summer are the perfect time to enjoy some outdoor reading with your kids. Whether you’re in the backyard, at the lake, or at the park,…
Read MoreGet Caught Reading
May is Get Caught Reading month — a time to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read! Celebrate with us this month by catching your family reading…
Read More“Sing” a Book – Fun with Language & Rhythm
Toddlers and preschoolers love to play with the rhythm and rhyme of language. Books set to familiar tunes are a wonderful way to bring singing and reading together to do…
Read MoreThe Power of a Good Story
It was waiting for me on my desk when I came into work on an ordinary morning this winter: a poem about and picture of a little boy and his…
Read MoreWeb Resources to Support Early Literacy Development
Does it really make a difference if I read to my baby as soon as she is born? What books do two year olds enjoy? Do all babies put books…
Read MoreGive a Child a Book and a Love of Reading
Have you been looking for the perfect gift for that special child in your life or would you like to do something special for children in your community? Raising Readers…
Read MoreCelebrate Reading Aloud and Sharing Stories
When you give the gift of reading aloud to your child, you not only open a book but open up a world of opportunity by creating a bonding experience, fostering…
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