Characters set to invade CMoR
(…but in a good way)
Archives: reading
Register your young writer for spring classes
Richmond Young Writers Spring Intensive courses are open for registration!
River City Reading: September
The first month of fall publishing season is upon us. Bring on the books!
Raising Richmond: Favorite alphabet books
Nine books to help your kids know (and really understand) their ABCs.
The pros and cons of literate children
The summer before the start of kindergarten a switch flipped in the brain of my then five-year-old. She went from “reading” memorized board books to reading actual books to herself in what seemed like an instant. While most of the effects of this were great, some were… unexpected.
River City Reading: July
I can point you to a dozen lists with this summer’s “Best Beach Reading.” But wouldn’t you rather see this summer’s “Best Tales of Blood and Oil to Read on the James”?
Summer reads, served up family style
Summer is finally upon us, and for me (and maybe you) that means hiding inside from the evil sun with a good book or ten. These are just a few suggestions for your summer reading list if you’re looking for books with a family slant.
River City Reading: June
Five novels published in June, from politics to the golden age of skyjacking.
Program seeks to boost reading in Richmond schools
After Dallas Public Schools initiated a successful program getting about 93,000 students to read about 1 million books, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced a partnership with Richmond Public Schools to encourage second-graders to read.
