Ah summer. I’m already daydreaming about it. But, as any teacher will tell you–students lose traction and knowledge from the time off during the summer. It can take several weeks in the fall to get ...

With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...

Reading for rewards: Summer programs in 2026 let kids earn prizes like books, gift cards, and electronics for meeting reading goals. Libraries lead efforts: Public libraries nationwide are offering ...

Summer can be a tricky time for families. On the one hand, adults want to give kids the time they need to rest their minds and revive themselves for the next school year. On the other, there's fears ...

Helping kids find books that match their interests can spark a genuine love for reading. Modeling a love of reading and ...

The Traverse Area District Library is working towards the goal of maintaining kids reading levels over the summer by implementing reading programs the whole family can participate in. Cathy Lancaster, ...