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Free Summer 2026 Reading Programs for Kids

06/08/2026

Here are three summer reading programs that your kids can sign up for this summer! Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program A fun and easy way for kids in grades…

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Podcast Episode 14 – The Inspiration behind Children’s Picture Book Author Sharon Sorokin’s lyrical book

06/01/2026

In Episode 14 you will meet Sharon Sorokin, a first-time children’s book author that resides in Pennsylvania. She writes stories and poems for children, is a lawyer by trade and…

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The Scripps National Spelling Bee

05/26/2026

The Scripps National Spelling Bee illuminates pathways to lifelong curiosity, celebrates academic achievement and enriches communities by inspiring the exploration of words. A tradition 100 years in the making Every…

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Podcast Episode 13 – The Inspiration behind Children’s Picture Book Author Ruth Don Shevlin’s top-rated books

05/18/2026

Episode 13 introduces you to Ruth Don Shevlin, a two-time top-rated children’s book author. Ruth has been writing stories since she was a little girl. She was a copywriter, proofreader…

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May is Get Caught Reading Month

05/13/2026

When you love to read, you want to pass down that excitement to your children. The Get Caught Reading campaign, established 27 years ago by the Association of American Publishers,…

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Podcast Episode 12 – The Inspiration behind Children’s Picture Book Author Tony Bethel’s top-rated book

05/05/2026

In Episode 12 you will meet Tony Bethel, a first-time children’s book author that resides in Illinois. Tony works at a facility that cares for those with developmental disabilities of…

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Little Free Library

04/30/2026

Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Their mission is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all…

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Podcast Episode 11 – The Inspiration behind Children’s Picture Book Author EJ Cole’s top-rated books

04/22/2026

Episode 11 introduces you to EJ Cole, a two-time top-rated children’s book author that resides in Massachusetts. She’s a Social Worker with a background in Early Childhood Education and has…

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Celebrate National Library Week

04/19/2026

Did you know that children who read for fun outside of school are more likely to perform better academically? It’s time to unlock the secrets of raising a lifelong reader…

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Podcast Episode 10 – The Inspiration behind Children’s Picture Book Author Cammie Brodie’s top-rated book

04/08/2026

In Episode 10 you will meet Cammie Brodie, a first-time children’s book author from California. She’s a mother to two adventurous boys, and grandmother to a sweet baby girl. Cammie…

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