Reading Resources
I’m so passionate about the impact of reading for children, from birth to young adult (and beyond)! Throughout the course of my research, I have collected the following resources suitable for teachers, providers, parents, and readers. Click the links below for reading-related information, programs, and tools.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: “Before he passed away, my Daddy told me the Imagination Library was probably the most important thing I had ever done. I can’t tell you how much that meant to me because I created the Imagination Library as a tribute to my Daddy. He was the smartest man I have ever known but I know in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from fulfilling all of his dreams. Inspiring kids to love to read became my mission.”
Books for Kids: “Over 8.5 million US children lack access to the literacy resources they need. We're working to end educational inequalities by ensuring that kids ages 0-5 are fully supported on their journey to literacy.”
Reach Out and Read: “Reach Out and Read’s national network of clinicians delivers vital information about the importance of reading at routine pediatric checkups. This means we have unmatched access to families during the years from birth to age three - a period of critical brain development.”
Between the Lions: A special collection of video clips from the popular PBS television series that “provides a set of early Reading/Language Arts resources, organized by early elementary and preschool literacy skills.”
Oxford Owl: “A library of activities and resources for every stage of the learning journey, curated by the team at Oxford University Press… inspiration to help your little ones learn, grow and flourish at home, in the classroom and beyond.”
Scholastic Parents: Book lists, success guides, activities and printable, & book clubs.