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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.

Creative couple: an interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome

February 15, 2018

James Ransome and Lesa Cline-Ransome have been writing and illustrating together and individually for many years. And their work continues to grow and evolve. Perhaps James said it best: “What makes illustrating books so exciting is that because each book has a special voice, my approach toward each is different.

Working together: Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome

February 12, 2018

I had the distinct pleasure of attending a bookstore program featuring author Lesa Cline-Ransome and artist James Ransome. This husband and wife team continues to create books for young readers that intrigue as well as inspire. And their work — together and as individuals — continues to evolve and grow.

It’s a fact of life

January 24, 2018

“Diversity is not a trend. It’s a fact of life.” Neal Porter said this at a recent Children’s Book Guild meeting in Washington, D.C. In addition to giving insight into his long career in publishing (his books have won just about every major award including Caldecott Medals), Neal spoke to his hope for the future.

READING = HOPE x CHANGE (What’s Your Equation?)

January 9, 2018

I just came back from the inauguration of Jacqueline Woodson as the sixth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature at the Library of Congress.

Season of giving

December 12, 2017

I always feel like I’m one step behind around this time of year which makes me realize — sometimes with a start — that the end of another year will be upon us very soon.

Season of thanks

November 22, 2017

It’s the season when we think about giving thanks. Occasionally, we take things for which we should be grateful for granted. Sometimes a fresh look can help us gain greater appreciation.

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Find the best apps for building literacy skills.

Literacy Apps

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.

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald

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

Target the Problem!
Pinpoint the problem a struggling reader is having and how to help

Reading Interventions
Watch one-on-one reading support in action with K-3 students

FAQs
Questions about reading, writing, dyslexia and more

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Author Interviews
Meet your favorite authors and illustrators in our video interviews

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Create your own booklists from our library of 5,000 books!

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

Nonfiction for Kids
Tips on finding great books, reading nonfiction and more

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