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…by the time children reach the fourth grade, 34% are below basic reading levels. By eighth grade, NCES estimates that about 27% are still below basic reading levels. These statistics are particularly concerning given that the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in one’s given language is key to so many important things. It impacts…

…when it comes to successful child authors. And there is a long list – from works of poetry to a New York Times best-selling book by Alec Greven (written at age nine) on How To Talk To Girls, young authors have surprised their families and friends by their early creativity and imagination. The examples are many and…

…where a child is given access to books and encouraged to read at an early age (as opposed to hours in front of the TV or playing video games), and you’ll also be giving that child a running head-start in life.  According to the Children’s Reading Foundation, the largest portion of high school dropouts are…