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A student at Longwood Middle School in Middle Island, N.Y., takes a math test. Newsday LLC/Getty Images hide caption
National assessment on reading and math shows students still struggling post-pandemic
An illustration from his book Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows, by illustrator Rachel Moss. It depicts Juleus Ghunta and his teacher described in his Unsung Hero story. Juleus Ghunta hide caption
Even if you're someone who reads regularly, it can be hard to keep up your reading goals. Jackie Lay/NPR hide caption
Why it's OK to judge a book by its cover (and more tips on how to find a great read)
These books have been banned in several public schools and libraries across the U.S. amid a wave of book censorship and restrictions. Ted Shaffrey/AP hide caption
Jason Reynolds, pictured at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2019, has spent the last three years speaking with students across the United States in his role as national ambassador for young people's literature. Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images hide caption
Literature ambassador Jason Reynolds knows young people have a story of their own
Want To Start Reading Sci-Fi And Fantasy? Here's A Beginner's Guide To The Galaxy
"I think we've been tricked into believing that we have to constantly consume, and I think challenging the way we consume is important," Noname says. SUZANNE CORDEIRO/Getty Images hide caption
On Jan. 11, Rapper Noname Wants You To Register For A Library Card
One of the more popular features in the magazine is "Hidden Pictures," the visual puzzle that challenges kids to find small pictures inside a larger scene. Mary Fecteau/WVIZ Ideastream hide caption
'Highlights' Magazine Sticks To Winning Formula Of Mixing Fun With Learning
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'Highlights' Magazine Sticks To Winning Formula Of Mixing Fun With Learning
Individuals from all walks of life join together at Silent Book Clubs around the world to socialize, meet new people and trade book recommendations. When the bell rings, it's reading time, and people can read whatever they like, as long as it's in silence. Jonathan McHugh/Getty Images/Ikon Images hide caption
Giving dads a task — in this case, reading — seemed to suit them better than the kind of parenting classes favored by moms. Maskot/Getty Images hide caption
Jozef Jason, 7, reads a book to Ryan Griffin at the Fuller Cut in Ypsilanti, Mich., as part of the barbershop's literacy program. Keith Jason/Courtesy of Keith Jason hide caption
Choose A Book And Read To Your Barber, He'll Take A Little Money Off The Top
One of the pigeons in a study that found the birds could distinguish dozens of words. Damian Scarf hide caption
The Libromat, which combines laundry and literature, results in brighter brights and brighter kids. Justin Woods/Courtesy of Libromat hide caption
If you are the firstborn, you probably got a lot more Mom time. Does that mean you're also going to need glasses? iStock hide caption
This scraggly 50-foot Christmas tree in downtown Reading, Pa., became a symbol for a town hit by tough economic times to rally behind. Ben Allen/WITF hide caption
It Just Needed A Little Love: An Ugly Spruce Ties A Town Together
Fourth-grader Isiah Soto digests some history during independent reading time. Emily Hanford/American Public Media hide caption
Cuddling up to read a story with the very young helps them recognize words and learn vocabulary, researchers say. Jo Unruh/iStockphoto hide caption