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Reading and Language Articles are designed to provide parents with useful information about a wide variety of language and literacy-related topics. Our Articles bring current research in language and literacy to life in a practical, easy-to-read format. Many articles are age-customized so that you can find information relevant to your child's current age or developmental level.

Sharing Poetry

Find out how Natalie, a children's librarian, uses poetry to get young children excited about books and reading.

Author Focus: Jan Brett and Jane Yolen

Meet children's book author/illustrator Jan Brett and author Jane Yolen.

What Is Phonics, Anyway?

Learn the facts about phonics, why learning phonics is important for your child, and more.

Children's Choice

Meet many different children, discover what books they like most and why, and find out what their parents learn through their children's book choices.

Table Talk

Discover tips for using mealtime to foster your child's language and literacy development.

Tips for Summer Reading

Learn tips for weaving language and literacy activities into your child's summer days.

"Clicking" with Children: Computers and Young Children

Learn what experts recommend, guidelines for choosing software, and tips for interacting with your child during computer time.

Book Clubs

Find out how to start a parent-child book club and learn useful parent-child book club tips.

Car Talk

Discover a collection of car activities you can engage in with your child.

Growing Up with a Learning Disability: A Child's Story

Read a child's story about his struggle for success.

Raising a Child with a Learning Disability: A Mother's Story

Read a mother's story about her struggle for success.

Learning Two Languages: Questions Parents Ask (available in Spanish)

Find out how multilingual families can support their children's language and literacy development.

Reading to Two: A Double Challenge

Learn strategies for making the family reading experience meaningful.

Qualities of a Good Classroom

Learn about classrooms and child care settings that help children become readers and writers.

How to Create a Literate Home

Find out how to make your home an ideal environment for language and literacy learning.

A Primer on Dyslexia

Learn all about dyslexia from diagnosis to treatment.