Reading programs in the Valley are an important resource for children. Here's how communities are building these initiatives.

WASHINGTON — Barnes & Noble is bringing back its summer reading program, meaning kids across the country can score a free book. Each year, the bookstore chain offers an educational way to keep kids ...

A stack of mini books gift wrapped in bright colors with a satin ribbon. A summer reading challenge is a common way to get kids to keep reading throughout their time off from school, and many ...

The Humboldt County Library’s annual summer reading program is open to children, teens and adults and will run from this Saturday through Aug. 23. The program is free and everyone is invited to ...

More than 1,000 children took a break from their electronic devices this summer to participate in the Norwin Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program. In addition to the record-breaking ...

MESA, Ariz. - Kids on summer break have a new spot to pick up some books and get to reading. Mesa Public Schools continues its "Stick to Reading" program this summer. Summer time is for kicking back ...

Literacy Connects is a local organization that works to build reading skills for young children. They’re in major need of a couple hundred volunteers for their Reading Seed program. The Reading Seed ...

It’s Summer Reading time at Sterling Public Library. This year’s theme is “Color Our World.” We have lots of great programs planned. Each week on Monday at 10:00 a.m., beginning June 2, we will have ...

As an avid reader and a former library employee, Jenna Spivak recognizes the value of a high level of literacy and has passed that along to her three children. And she’s showing them that reading ...