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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.

Waiting with bated breath!

July 19, 2007

The wait to find out what happens will soon be over. On Saturday, July 21, 2007 — at 12:01 a.m. — the long wait for the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Scholastic), will end. More >

Harry & more -- movies and reading

July 12, 2007

Largely due to my son's prodding, our family actually went to see the film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, on the day it opened. Though it was exciting and fast-paced, my son felt let down because so much from the book was left out or adapted for the movie version. More >

Apart for the holiday

July 5, 2007

Our plans for the 4th of July changed after a strong thunderstorm dumped heavy rain. Instead of going out to watch the fireworks, my family's picnic ended with watching them on television. More >

Do you see what I see?

June 28, 2007

With a whoosh and a whir, the 30,000 or so people who attended the American Library Association annual conference have returned to their normal lives and work, ending an almost week-long whirlwind in downtown Washington, D.C. More >

The times they are a changin'

June 21, 2007

A recent commentary by Ruth Marcus in the Washington Post about the influence of reading Nancy Drew mysteries had on a generation, well, it got me thinking... More >

Summer days and the reading is fun

June 13, 2007

Longer, warmer, sunnier days can only mean one thing: summer's finally here! And no matter what you're doing, don't forget to bring along the books. You can even travel without leaving home. More >

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

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

FAQs About Reading

Real questions from parents and educators, answered by experts.

"The man who does not read good books is no better than the man who can't." — Mark Twain

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Research-based teaching strategies

Classroom Strategies

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Why Some Kids Struggle

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Target the Problem!

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

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Dozens of carefully selected booklists, for kids 0-8 years old

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Tips on finding great books, reading nonfiction and more

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