Category: Reading Aloud
Benefits of Reading Aloud to your 9-Month-Old
There’s a lot happening in your little one’s brain at every age and stage. Because of all that’s happening, simple acts like reading aloud have many benefits for your baby….
Read MoreBenefits of Reading Aloud to your 6-Month-Old
There’s a lot happening in your little one’s brain at every age and stage. Because of all that’s happening, simple acts like reading aloud have many benefits for your baby….
Read MoreBenefits of Reading Aloud to your 4-Month-Old
There’s a lot happening in your little one’s brain at every age and stage. Because of all that’s happening, simple acts like reading aloud have many benefits for your baby….
Read MoreBenefits of Reading Aloud to your 2-Month-Old
There’s a lot happening in your little one’s brain at every age and stage. Because of all that’s happening, simple acts like reading aloud have many benefits for your baby….
Read MoreBenefits of Reading Aloud to your Newborn
There’s a lot happening in your little one’s brain at every age and stage. With that in mind, there are many benefits to reading aloud to your dear one everyday….
Read MoreThe Power of Wordless Picture Books
Thank you to Lindsay Varnum, Youth Services Librarian at The Orono Public Library in Orono, ME for this celebration of wordless picture books. To spice up my storytimes, I occasionally…
Read MoreReading Aloud Shows and Tells Kids they Matter
Until a few years ago, picture books were largely absent in my adult life. If asked, I would have exclaimed, “I love picture books!” And if pressed, I would only…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: A Read-Aloud with Owens and Minor
Have you ever wondered how that Raising Readers book ended up in your child’s hands? There are many people that help in the journey of every Raising Readers book and…
Read MoreA Read-Aloud with Sarah L. Thomson: Around the Neighborhood
This post is part of a series of videos by Maine-based children’s book authors and illustrators reading aloud. This week, we’re featuring Sarah Thomson, author of Around the Neighborhood. Doctors…
Read MoreA Read-Aloud with John and Ann Hassett: Too Many Frogs
This post is part of a series of videos by Maine-based children’s book authors and illustrators reading aloud. This week, we’re featuring John and Ann Hassett, the author and illustrator…
Read MoreA Read-Aloud with Cathryn Falwell: Turtle Splash
This post is part of a series of videos by Maine-based children’s book authors and illustrators reading aloud. This week, we’re featuring Cathryn Falwell, author and illustrator of Turtle Splash….
Read MoreA Read-Aloud with Kevin Hawkes: Library Lion
This post is part of a series of videos by Maine-based children’s book authors and illustrators reading aloud. This week, we’re featuring Kevin Hawkes, illustrator of Library Lion. Doctors in…
Read MoreJoin Raising Readers’ Read Aloud Group
Children fall in love with books because of the memories created when they snuggle up and read with someone they love. During this time, we know families are looking for…
Read MoreA Read-Aloud with Amy MacDonald: Little Beaver and the Echo
We’re so lucky to say that so many talented authors and illustrators call Maine home. Each and every year, we do our best to make sure every 5-year-old in the…
Read MoreTop Raising Readers Blog Posts from 2019
Every other week, we’ve written and shared Raising Readers blog posts with you in mind. We cover everything related to early childhood literacy like read-aloud tips, recommended book lists, and…
Read MoreWhat Grandparents Can Teach Us About Reading Aloud
National Grandparents Day is right around the corner (September 8th)! Raising Readers is celebrating grandparents everywhere and the role they play in helping their grandchildren fall in love with books…
Read MoreReading with Dad is So Much Fun!
With Father’s Day quickly approaching, Raising Readers celebrates all of the dads, step-dads, uncles, and grandads, who play an integral part in their little one’s literacy development. Reading is an…
Read More3 Ways that Reading Aloud Builds Life Skills
Did you know that a love of reading and books introduces life skills that can benefit your child for their entire life? It’s been well-documented that that early literacy prepares…
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