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Will Reading To My Baby Make Them Smarter?
An infant won’t understand everything you’re doing or why. But reading aloud to your baby is a wonderful shared activity you can continue for years to come — and it’s important for…
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Where to Buy Books for Black Children?
Over the years, parents have found it more difficult to purchase quality books for black children. Brown Sugar and Spice Books is a collection of purposely selected books that are educational, wholesome,…
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7 Great Reasons to Read to Babies and Toddlers
Reading is fun for all ages. And while many parents spend a lot of time reading to their babies they may wonder if there’s any real benefit to it. The answer from…
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Books vs Tablets
We already know that reading to our kids is critical for their language development, helps them develop early learning skills and, of course, is the perfect time for some extra snuggles with…
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Benefiting Your Health: 5 Ways Reading Benefits Your Health and Ways to Make Reading a Physical Book a Routine Habit
1. Reading strengthens connections in your brain Reading facilitates new connections between different parts of the brain. A small 2013 study found that reading a novel increased communication between parts of the brain that control…
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Why Do Children Need Books?
Books create warm emotional bonds between adults and kids when they read books together. Books help kids develop basic language skills and profoundly expand their vocabularies—much more than any other media. Books…
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Real Books vs E – Books
Do you prefer reading an e-book or a physical version? It might be a surprise, but for most people, old school print on paper still wins. Publishers of books in all formats…
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Books for African American Boys
What type of books do boys like to read? The answer might surprise you. They like to read everything! Young boys are inquisitive, and they are always searching for something new to…
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The Benefits of Supporting Small Businesses During Christmas and Year Around
Small-business owners love what they do, and they play an important role in supporting their local communities. From providing a hometown feel for localities to working hard to know their neighbors, these…
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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS…….A BOOK!
Do you know a child who utters those words? Probably not. Screen media has overtaken the minds of most children, and adults for that matter. The world has changed. Tablets, cell phones…
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