Expert Roundups

What’s the Best Book Series for a Teenage Girl? From The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories by Carolyn Keene to The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare, here are five answers to the question, “What’s the best book series for a teenage girl?” The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories by Carolyn Keene Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas Harry […]

Digital Books for Kids: Pros and Cons From the enthusiastic endorsement by a Librarian to the strategic insights of a Founder, seven experts share their diverse experiences with digital books for children. Including insights from Educators and Librarians, this article explores the nuanced pros and cons of e-reading for the young mind. From the Kindle

How do you integrate reading into your child’s daily routine? From the practical wisdom of a parenting expert to the community-driven insights of a co-founder, seven professionals share their best tips on weaving reading into the fabric of your child’s day. Discover how to establish bedtime reading rituals and foster a love for reading at

How do parents influence a child’s reading habits? To provide you with the best advice on influencing your child’s reading habits, we asked eight experts, including a parenting coach and a director, to share their experiences and tips. From modeling reading habits and limiting screen time to designating family reading sessions, discover the strategies these

What Children’s Books Highlight Diverse Cultures or Experiences? To help parents and educators find the perfect children’s book that highlights diverse cultures or experiences, we asked English Teachers and School Librarians for their top recommendations. From sharing cultures in The Sandwich Swap to celebrating diversity in The Colors of Us, here are the seven insightful suggestions

Engaging Reluctant Readers: Strategies that Work To address the challenge of engaging reluctant readers, we gathered ten effective strategies from experienced Librarians and Literacy Specialists. From an initial suggestion of engaging with easy and funny books to the final strategy of making the child an expert reader, this article provides a comprehensive guide to transforming

Promoting Critical Thinking Through Literature To foster critical thinking in children through literature, we sought insights from five experts, including Founding Directors and Founders. Their strategies range from promoting thinking through questions to a literary layered analysis strategy. Dive into their unique perspectives and practical strategies for a more enlightened approach to children’s education. Promote

Advanced Reading for Intellectually Promising Kids To help parents and educators find advanced reading books for intellectually promising children, we asked eight experts, including a 3rd grade teacher and an author, for their top recommendations. From Rain School for teamwork and resourcefulness to Phantom Tollbooth to foster interest in academics, discover the books that can stimulate young minds and

Learning Beyond Screens: Finding the Right Balance To help parents balance screen time and meaningful learning activities for their children, we sought advice from six industry leaders, including CEOs and Directors. Their practical tips range from blending digital and offline pursuits to integrating off-screen time with parent-child interactions. Dive into these insights to promote balanced

5 Child-Friendly Coding Apps that Can Boost Education To help you find the best child-friendly coding apps for educational purposes, we asked five founders and co-founders for their top recommendations. From exploring Microsoft’s visual programming platform, Kodu, to embarking on a storytelling-meets-coding journey with Coding Safari, discover the top five apps these industry leaders recommend.