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Maria Salvadore

Reading Rockets' children's literature expert, Maria Salvadore, brings you into her world as she explores the best ways to use kids' books both inside — and outside — of the classroom.

The digital age for books

January 6, 2009

A recent newspaper article about books going digital led me to a blog by Alana Semuels. That books are being digitized is not new, of course, but that publishers are looking keenly at digitized books for young readers is. More >

A new year begins!

January 6, 2009

I received a letter at the end of last month from a 2nd grade boy who attends the school where my sister works. The child's letter was obviously part of a class project — but it was carefully written with one of my favorite and well traveled book characters neatly folded up in the letter. More >

A season of stories

December 24, 2008

I'm writing this on Christmas Eve. It's almost time for the gifts to be unwrapped. Along with the toys and clothes, just about everyone on my list is getting a book; the kids are getting a couple. More >

The story behind the story

December 15, 2008

The stories behind stories are fascinating — whether they're contemporary or historical, real or imagined. More >

Love that dog

December 4, 2008

There are all kinds of tugs at heartstrings particularly during the holiday season. Many of these have to do with animals. Some families will consider getting a pet, some will support animal charities, and some children may even lose a pet. More >

Thankful

November 24, 2008

I've heard that more people travel this coming weekend than any other during the year. It's because this week Thanksgiving will be celebrated in homes across the country. More >

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Find the best apps for building literacy skills.

Target the Problem: Pinpoint the problem a struggling reader is having and discover ways to help.

Target the Problem

Pinpoint the problem a struggling reader is having and discover ways to help.

Ready for Kindergarten! What parents, teachers and child care providers need to know.

Ready for Kindergarten

What parents, teachers and child care providers need to know.

Our Podcasts: Watch or listen to our classroom video, author interviews and more.

Our Podcasts

Watch or listen to our classroom video, author interviews and more.

FAQs About Reading: Real questions from parents and educators, answered by experts.

FAQs About Reading

Real questions from parents and educators, answered by experts.

"Wear the old coat and buy the new book." — Austin Phelps

Classroom Strategies

Research-based teaching strategies

Classroom Strategies

Reading Basics
From print awareness to comprehension

Reading 101 Course
K-3 professional development course

Looking at Writing

Writing samples from real kids pre-K–3

Looking at Writing

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Why Some Kids Struggle

The reasons why some kids struggle with reading

Why Some Kids Struggle

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Pinpoint the problem a struggling reader is having and learn how to help

Target the Problem!

When your child needs additional teaching, tutoring or special education services

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Themed Booklists
Dozens of carefully selected booklists, for kids 0-12 years old

Nonfiction for Kids
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