Some parents worry if their children only read graphic novels—or even mostly read them. A common question goes something like ...

Dear Meghan: My 11-year-old son is a very reluctant reader and says he hates reading. He will grudgingly read (and reread) graphic novels, but we struggle to get him to develop a reading habit or read ...

Since the 1980’s, psychological research has explored two main facets that contribute to the good life – happiness and meaning. A life filled with diverse, novel experiences, complexity, and adventure ...

Americans are reading for pleasure less. Let’s get back in the habit. By Jancee Dunn The staff at my local library are usually a convivial bunch, but when I asked them about a recent report that fewer ...

The NAEP’s normative focus camouflages variations as well as how rapidly young people’s abilities change. The consequences of “the reading wars” of phonics versus phonetics are seldom noted. Young ...