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Read more, stress less with Library Elf

You’ve got kids, and you already know that one of the best things you can do for them is keep them supplied with lots of books. But like many...
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Reading Education 101: How can I find free online reading programs for beginning readers?

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Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or both, you can likely appreciate author Chris Anderson’s viewpoint that the best price is no price...
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Get in free to Florida state parks this weekend (Sept 11 – 13) with a library card or book donation

Here’s a great deal: save money while you show your children that reading and adventure go together. For the third year in a row, Florida...
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How to help your beginning reader #1: Tips for avoiding phonics anxiety and finding hot doughnuts

When you pass by the Krispy Kreme on Kennedy Blvd., you probably think more about your stomach than your brain. But if you’re there at rush...
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Reading 101: How can I find all the bookstores in Tampa Bay or anywhere?

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You probably already know how to find all the major chain bookstores in your area: simply go to the store locator page at Barnesandnoble.com,...
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The best back-to-school gadget you won’t find on BusinessWeek’s new list

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Just in time for school shopping, BusinessWeek has released its latest pick of the 50 best tech products for kids from age 0 to 18. For young...
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Want to raise a reader? Here’s the video game designer’s secret you need to know

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Nielsen released new data this week showing the “hottest June on record for video gaming.” Game play was up 21% in June of 2009 compared...
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11-year-old reviews the new Barnes & Noble eReader on the iPod touch

On July 28, Barnes & Noble announced their new free eReader for the PC, Mac, Blackberry, iPhone and iPod touch. I decided to try it on our iPod...
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Top ten (or so) baby boomer kids' books you probably never heard of

Summer is almost over, but let the reading continue! That’s easy to say, but sometimes you can run out of book ideas if your early-grade kids...
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Top five worst ways to help your child with reading homework