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Homegrown Readers got a boost when friends and co-workers attended the launch party at Cascade Park Library in Vancouver, WA. on May 30th. What fun to be able to share about the journey from teacher to writer and…

You know you should be reading to your child daily, don’t you? All authorities agree on this most important gift a parent can give to a child. But, did you know that speaking to your child is…

Every March schools kick off Reading Month by honoring Dr. Seuss’ birthday. You’ll see green eggs and ham all over the place. Many schools sponsor “read ins” where kids can come to school with pj’s on and blankets…

Educators tell us that children need to hear five hundred books read aloud to them before entering kindergarten. While listening to stories, children pick up important “book knowledge.” They’ll also learn that their parents love books and…