Reading fiction can help people in seeing the world from the perspective of others and understanding its complexity.

A report has found Class 6 students unable to exercise fundamental literacy skills.

We’ve already explored how to choose the best book for a toddler; now, just in time for Christmas, a primer on what to read to the pre-verbal. Books that clearly name and label people and objects promote learning the most 

You’ve heard of the gender gap in maths education — but there’s one in reading, too.  On average, boy children outperform girls in maths. It’s a fact that has been deeply documented and has, thankfully, garnered a lot of attention 

We’ve long assumed the iGen — who learn to operate an iPad as early as they learn to chew their food – prefer e-readers, leading some libraries and schools in Australia and the US to diminish their paper book collections 

You’ve done everything you can think of to encourage your child to be successful reader. But suddenly, around age 9 or 10, she hits a reading slump. She seems uninterested in books. She can’t find a title she wants to read, 

It’s not difficult to see that students who enjoy reading also excel in school. What is more difficult, for parents, is knowing how to get your child to read and foster that love of literature. Too often it seems our 

Reading is not only an essential life skill that helps your child’s brain grow, it’s also a magical, exciting journey of vibrant thought and imagination. But not every child finds reading easy or interesting. It can be difficult to engage a reluctant 

A few months ago, I was waiting for my 5-year-old daughter to finish drama class when I overheard a few parents discussing why picture books are unnecessary. Pictures, they said, are props that distract children from learning how to read 

Getting a child to enjoy reading can be a delicate balance: If a parent pushes too hard, reading becomes a chore; if parents don’t push hard enough, the habit – and the love – may never be instilled. Here are some tips,