With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...

A young reader holds up a “I Signed Up for Explore Summer” sign during last year’s kick-off event for Johnson County Public Library’s summer reading program. Registration is now open for the program, ...

As daylight stretches and routines slow, Americans return to a favorite seasonal ritual: summer reading. Whether it’s by the pool, on a sandy beach or in a shady backyard, summer provides the perfect ...

A stack of mini books gift wrapped in bright colors with a satin ribbon. Barnes & Noble is giving away one free book to every child in grades one through six who reads eight books this summer and logs ...

Every summer, I pop into the inboxes of everyone I know across the U.S. Just your friendly neighborhood joy enthusiast reminding you to check out your library’s summer reading program! I have always ...

J.P. Morgan recently published its 2025 Summer Reading List. Here’s a glimpse at six of the new books that it recommended for summer reading. These aren’t your typical beach reads. You won’t find any ...

The Oberlin Public Library hosted the Summer Reading Kickoff Fun Fest June 7 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 17 E. Vine St. in Oberlin. Many community members, including children, spent time in ...