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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The family has an exemplary role to play in teaching children to read, long before the school takes over. Indeed, a taste for reading first appears through imitation. Then, with the help of pleasure, ...

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 ...

If you love reading books more than interacting with people, don’t worry—your secret is safe with me. If you're a fellow bibliophile, I can relate to obsessively collecting titles for your to-read ...

Are you a book lover or a movie lover? If you catch yourself looking for a good movie to watch instead of checking out the latest book titles, you already know. Many people enjoy reading a good book ...

When you visit your local bookstore, how long do you spend roaming the aisles until you find a new title to take home? TBH, if the answer is anything more than 20 minutes, you’re probably a bookworm.

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 ...