Hosting an Author in the Classroom

Here's how to invite an author to your school and make the visit memorable for students.

Questionnaire: Is Your Child Ready for Chapter Books?

Use this questionnaire to figure out if your child is ready to move from picture books to chapter books.

Questionnaire: Does Your Child Like Reading?

A quick questionnaire to help you figure out whether your child actually enjoys reading or just reads because they have to.

Giving Books as Gifts

Pick the right book gift by matching it to a child's reading level, interests and abilities.

Hosting a Book Themed Party

Throw a book-themed party your young readers will love with creative invitations, decorations, food, games, and activities based on their favourite stories.

Hosting a Children's Book Swap

Swap kids' books with other families to keep your child reading without breaking the bank and give everyone a fun afternoon together.

Teaching Children to Browse Books

Help your child find books they'll actually want to read by teaching them how to browse shelves and narrow down options.

Tips for Reading Aloud With Your Child

Help your child build a love of reading with simple techniques like choosing books together and using different voices.

Checking Your Child's Reading Comprehension

Simple ways to tell if your child truly understands what they're reading and how to help them improve.

Fighting the Myth That Boys Don't Read

Boys do read when given books they actually care about and role models who show them reading matters.