I’ve seen first-hand how audiobooks bolster students’ confidence and reading skills. They enjoy reading, and this makes them want to read mo...

As children start developing their attention span, try listening to longer stories. I've found that many children love listening to engr...

As we head into summer, spend some time trying out audiobooks, listening together with your children. June is Audiobook Month , and as part ...

"Either you see it or you don't." As you open the heavy novel The Marvels and read this epigraph, you wonder--just what am I ...

James Patterson 's middle school novels are a huge hit at Emerson--kids find them funny, relatable, and engaging. Patterson has long bee...

It's been an exciting journey with our students, reading and discussing what they think the most distinguished books for children have b...

Change is in the air all around my school, as children look forward to summer vacation. But change isn't always easy. What if you abso...

Roald Dahl is one of my all-time favorite authors. Reading his books aloud is a delicious treat, for grown-ups and kids alike. We have pa...

In celebration of the publication of Minette's Feast , I asked the author Susanna Reich to share some of her memories growing up read...

Do you ever find yourself completely taken away by a book? Perhaps it's the setting that completely enchants you? Or the characters are ...

I've had a great start to summer. Our weather has turned gloriously sunny, after long stretches of rain and cold all through May. We...