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|| Fun to Read ||
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Books can open windows to new worlds and doors to adventure. Here is just a sampling of recommended reading that will spark imagination and transport you to new and exciting places.
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This country was built by statesmen, explorers, scientists, artists and more. Their stories, and the stories of America, can be found in the Library of Congress collections.
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In "Introduction to Poetry," Billy Collins writes, "I ask them to take a poem and hold it up to the light." Poetry 180 presents that chance for students during the school year.
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Experience an array of rare children's books online, among them The Grasshopper Stories, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, and The Secret Garden.
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In celebration of National Poetry Month, D.C. students read from the anthology “How to Eat a Poem: Smorgasboard of Tasty and Delicious Poems for Young Readers.”
|| Encouraging Reading ||
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Reading is fundamental in developing knowledge and creativity, whether doing so at home or school. Featured are tools for teachers, librarians and parents to stimulate young readers.
- Tips for Parents and Educators from Reading is Fundamental
- Teacher Resources
- International Children's Digital Library
|| Braille Literacy ||
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The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped makes it possible for Americans living with visual impairment to enjoy a good book, magazine and even music scores.
|| News & Events ||
From book festivals to books lectures to book projects, the Library encourages readers to get excited and get going.
- National Book Festival
- Books & Beyond
- "One Book" Project
- Librarian Appoints Ambassador for Young People's Literature
|| Kids Write On Reading ||
Letters About Literature invites young readers to reach out to an author who has impacted their lives and their views of the world. Read the guidelines for entering.
|| Center for the Book ||
The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress promotes books, reading, libraries, and literacy by celebrating the legacy of books and the printed word.
|| In Your Community ||
Connect with literacy centers and attend events—from finding local libraries to area book festivals—it’s all in your neighborhood.