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There are so many good books to choose from for story time with your family this summer!
30 Books That Amplify Black Voices – Today and always Scholastic wants to amplify the voices of Black creators by sharing their incredible stories. Featuring books by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Walter Dean Myers, Varian Johnson, and more, there’s a book for every reader!
Read with Pride: Celebrate Pride Month 2020 with These 12 Must-Read Books – Representation matters, especially in children's books. Check out these 12 essential stories that we’ll be reading which feature LGBTQIA+ characters and experiences.
Books by Asian & Pacific Islander Americans – Check out these 11 stories by Asian and Pacific Islander Americans that you can read all year long!
Take a look at Scholastic’s 100 Greatest Books for Kids list below and see which ones your child has read. Can they finish the list before school starts? Find the age group that matches your child’s age and see which books you can add to your reading list! Don’t miss out on the reading tips below!
With these tips, you and your child will be enjoying reading together regularly in no time!
Setting a routine with your child will help them expect the experience and look forward to reading with you. Be animated! Use sound effects! This will captivate your child and spark their imagination. Young children cherish the time you spend together.
When you read with your child, they learn that reading time is special because it is shared with you. Read your child’s favorite book over and over again! Children love repetition and learn from it. Eliminate distractions such as television, music, and phones.
Before you begin reading the book, look at the cover and title and ask your child what they think the story is about. Pause periodically and ask your child questions about the pictures and what is happening in the story:
Writing is fun and helps children learn names and sound out new words – important steps for reading skills. Make it easy for your child to write throughout the day. Set up a space where your child can go on his or her own and use writing materials. Provide pencils, crayons, or markers of different sizes – use unlined paper. When your child is ready to write letters, begin with uppercase letters.
Have a comfortable space for your child to look at books. Include a chair or pillows and a small shelf or basket for favorite books. Make sure the books are easy to reach. Include stuffed animals so your child can read a book to a favorite stuffed pal.
You and your family can help other families in our community build up their home libraries by building book-in-a-bags and dropping them off at Valley of the Sun United Way for delivery.
