I needed to stop thinking that I knew more than the author and give in to whatever ride they had spent years planning.

In an age inundated with addictive technology and distracting applications, it has become increasingly difficult to engage in simple activities. Focus and discipline have become elusive qualities. But ...

Check for your birth month. Disregard your birth date.

There is so much joy to be had from a good book. Books spur our imagination, take us to other worlds, make us laugh, cry, and teach us so much about life and the world around us. Plus, reading ...

Do you enjoy reading peacefully in your bay window reading nook or near a fireplace during cold months? Or do you read while being surrounded by people – maybe in a café or when traveling? Or perhaps, ...

Building a good reading habit in the early years of schooling is one of the most impactful ways to support lifelong learning. For classes 1 to 4, schools play a crucial role by actively shaping an ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. A few weeks ago, I was reading “Green Eggs and Ham” to ...

Books are heavy, and carrying many of them is harder. The solution to this is e-reading. Devices like Kindle, Nook, and Kobo are all the rage for digital readers worldwide. But with this digital ...

Anywhere from 5 to 20 percent of the population struggles with dyslexia, a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and how they relate to letters ...

I remember going to state fairs and amusement parks, and psychic readings were often a popular option. Whether it was crystal balls or tarot cards, they often felt rather abstract and not entirely ...