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 ...

A young reader holds up a “I Signed Up for Explore Summer” sign during last year’s kick-off event for Johnson County Public Library’s summer reading program. Registration is now open for the program, ...

The author said the summer break with her family went by quickly, and they didn't get much homework done.Courtesy Kris Ann Valdez I planned to work all summer on core skills with my kids. We didn't ...

As daylight stretches and routines slow, Americans return to a favorite seasonal ritual: summer reading. Whether it’s by the pool, on a sandy beach or in a shady backyard, summer provides the perfect ...

Created in partnership with the New York Public Library, the challenge includes a number of bookish activities for participants to complete, like listening to an audiobook or re-reading a childhood ...

A few weeks ago, I published part of my summer reading list. I asked readers and CEOs to respond with their own picks, and they delivered. Here are a few that stand out, in their own words: Jay ...

My daughter is in first grade and comes from a long line of late readers, so I tried not to worry about her low reading test scores at the end of the year. Still, I agreed she could use some extra ...