Author Anita Silvey on kitchen poetry Author Anita Silvey’s mother would cajole her into washing dishes at night by promising to read poetry aloud as Silvey worked.
Author Anita Silvey on the future of the book Author Anita Silvey believes that reading a traditional book with an adult will always be important for children. Memories of reading a book together are ‘whole’ memories — time, place, and the person you shared the book with.
Chris d'Lacey on hooking kids with books Author Chris d’Lacey knows that reading aloud to kids — even older kids — is a great way to get reluctant readers engaged.
Marc Aronson: parents can encourage nonfiction reading Author and historian Marc Aronson knows that today’s selection of nonfiction is much broader than earlier generations.