Recently, our founder, Jake Ball, was featured in the National PTA’s blog ‘Our Children’ with an article about juvenile literature as an art form. Juvenile books today are nothing short of a work of art. Every art form goes through a “Golden Age,” a period when the art is at its peak and relevant to […]
Why You Should Shop Carefully When You Give The Gift Of Reading Holiday shopping can be fun or stressful, or both. Either way, we all want the most bang for the buck, especially when it comes to gifts for our loved ones. In terms of gifts that are of real benefit for kids, there really […]
It can be difficult to get a child to do something they don’t want to do. Too often, reading is looked upon as a form of punishment and not as an opportunity to learn. There are topics written about anything and everything you can think of out there. This means that somewhere, there is a […]
“What should my child be reading?” This is a question that I have heard many times before. Figuring out what material is right for your child can be very complicated. Every child will enjoy different books and there is no tried and true method of determining which literature is best for your child. The best […]
The best gift a parent can give their child is a love of reading. The younger you start your children off reading, the more apt they will be readers for life. If your child avoids reading, there are a few things you can do to try and transition them into getting more enjoyment out of […]
There are many reasons for children to read. It not only starts them on a path to a lifetime of learning, but it also helps them become more diverse individuals. Some children don’t like to read, and getting them started can be difficult. It is very important to introduce these children to forms of literature […]
All of the greatest authors in history started somewhere. The ideas that we get from our earliest influences are ones that we keep with us for our entire lifetime. Inspiration can come from all sources; some of the stories that have stuck with me most profoundly are the stories I explored as a child. When […]
Reading is very important for children. It is the place that many of us discovered our imagination. The first sparks of fantasy that ignited our dreams. As a child, I loved reading, but looking back I was very set in my ways about what I would read. It was not until later in life, about […]
The library is a vital resource that your children will get to know well over the years. My grandmother used to take me to the library every week and we would pick out new books. Over time, the library changed from a place to find entertainment to a place to learn. At school the library […]
As a child, my favorite part of the day was the time spent with my mother before bed as she read to me. Over time, we read many different titles that introduced me to many different authors and styles of writing. However, one title always stuck with me over the years. Beverly Cleary’s “The Mouse […]