To cultivate a lifelong love for reading in children, parents should prioritize curiosity and freedom over strict rules.

While reading for pleasure is unlikely, on its own, to fully address the challenging effects of poverty on the brain, it provides a simple method for improving children’s development and attainment.

While reading for pleasure is unlikely, on its own, to fully address the challenging effects of poverty on the brain, it provides a simple method for improving children’s development and attainment.

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Powell’s Books in Portland, Ore., piloted an adult summer reading challenge two years ago after hearing from many customers who were jealous of their kids’ contest, which they’ve run since 2013.

Half Price Books, the nation’s largest family-owned new and used bookstore chain, is keeping reading top of mind for parents and kids this summer with its annual Summer Reading Camp.

The Amazon Kindle Kids is on sale for $109.99, down from the list price of $129.99. ... Like the awesome Amazon Kindle, the kids' version brings a glare-free reading experience to younger people.

Reading Passport program for kids of all ages at the Blue Hill Public Library began on Monday, June 16, and will run through Saturday, Aug.