Read Aloud America

10/01/2026

👀 Children notice what we value.

When they see parents reading books, magazines, newspapers, or even recipes, they learn that reading is part of everyday life.

One thing you can do this school year is become your child's reading role model! Let your children see you reading to pass time, relax, and get excited about something that interests you.

Model curiosity.
Share what you're reading.
Visit the library together.

The result? Your child will see that reading doesn't have to be just about homework... It's a way to enjoy time, recharge, and explore something new.

09/29/2026

➡️ [TEEN BOOKS] Looking for compelling books for teen readers? These standout new releases from the last year are excellent additions to a home library and a great way to keep older readers engaged.

For teens, finding books that connect with their interests is key to building strong reading habits. Reading for enjoyment strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, and perspective-taking while giving the brain space to explore new worlds.

Encourage your teen to choose books that spark curiosity, and watch reading become a meaningful part of their everyday routine. Start with a book from this list!

09/28/2026

❓[FAQs ANSWERED!] Wondering if you’re reading aloud enough, how to handle screen time, or how to carve read-aloud time out of your busy day?

Our latest blog brings together practical, reassuring advice from three Read Aloud America experts to answer parents’ frequently asked questions about raising readers. Discover simple ways to make reading enjoyable, pressure-free, and part of family life.

Read the full blog for expert answers and encouragement!

For over 20 years, you've asked questions about raising kids who love to read. These are your common questions about raising readers - answered!

09/24/2026

💭 Children build knowledge long before they encounter it in the classroom.

Every trip to a museum, visit to a park, family vacation, or conversation about the world adds to what they already know. That background knowledge helps children better understand what they read, make connections, and learn new concepts more easily.

But Jim Trelease reminds us that not every child has access to those experiences.

That's why reading aloud is so powerful.

Books can introduce children to new places, cultures, people, and ideas they may never experience firsthand.

Every story expands their understanding of the world.

Every page helps build the background knowledge that supports stronger reading comprehension and lifelong learning.

09/22/2026

📚 Looking for your child's next great read? These exciting new releases for 2026 are excellent additions to any home library.

These books offer engaging stories that capture the imagination while helping readers build vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

As children enter a more independent phase of reading, it's especially important to help them discover books they genuinely enjoy. When reading feels like a choice instead of a chore, they're more likely to develop lifelong reading habits.

Keep these titles on your radar for back-to-school reading, family read-aloud time, or independent reading. A great new book can inspire curiosity, meaningful conversations, and a lasting love of reading!

09/17/2026

📖 A well-loved book may be the best homework helper your child has.

✅ Reading for fun is a powerful cognitive exercise. It strengthens vocabulary, improves comprehension, builds memory, and encourages critical thinking, all while feeling enjoyable rather than like another assignment.
✅ At the same time, getting lost in a great story gives the brain an opportunity to relax, recharge, and imagine. That mental break can improve focus, reduce stress, and help children return to schoolwork with renewed energy.

Encouraging your child to read simply because they enjoy it supports both academic success and emotional well-being. Sometimes the most valuable learning happens when children don't even realize they're learning at all!

09/15/2026

📚 These brand-new 2026 releases are wonderful additions to your family's bookshelf and the perfect way to keep read-aloud time fresh and engaging.

Perfect for emerging readers, they offer unique stories that spark curiosity, laughter, and meaningful conversations. Plus, since these books were just released only months ago, your child will love listening to something new - new concepts, new narratives, new vocabulary, and new perspectives...

Which book will you try first?

09/10/2026

🤯 That's right - Monday through Thursday, NO SCREENS. Hear us out...

It might sound like a hard thing to do, but turning off the screens for four days - Monday through Friday - will transform your family's life in incredible ways. That's because when you turn off devices, you turn ON conversations, imagination, laughter, exploration, and curiosity.

Before you object - yes, if a child has to complete homework using a device, that's okay. But everything else? OFF.
❌ TV
❌ Doom scrolling
❌ Pointless messaging
❌ Video games
❌ Taking selfies or videos without a purpose

Instead, protect your home, your time, and your family's wellbeing. Protecting school nights from unnecessary screen time gives children something even more valuable.
🟢 Time to read.
🟢 Time to play.
🟢 Time to talk.
🟢 Time to rest.

Does that sound like a transformation to you?

It does to us!

09/08/2026

Many parents stop reading aloud once their child can read independently. It makes sense. One might think that if a child can read independently, then a parent's work here is done, right? Great success! You raised a reader!

But research suggests something different. Continuing to read aloud to independent readers actually compounds the benefits, creating stronger parent-child bonds, cultivating a relaxing and calming home environment, and providing opportunities for a child's mind to imagine, wander, and contemplate -- all when a child is entering the increasingly tumultuous time of pre-adolescence and adolescence.

So keep reading.

As long as you can.

Your kids will thank you for it.

09/03/2026

🔔 School success doesn't begin when the first bell rings.

It begins at home.

Just 20 minutes of reading aloud each day helps children build language, strengthen comprehension, and develop the confidence they need in the classroom.

The best part? You don't need expensive programs or perfect schedules.

✅ Just a book.
✅ A caring adult.
✅ A few uninterrupted minutes.

Those moments add up to a lifetime of learning - setting kids up for success in school, and success in life.