Growing up, he struggled to read. Then a young teacher saw his potential
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up, he could barely read. That was until a teacher saw his potential.
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Here's how to set your reading goals and read more books in 2024
Experts say it's better to set a goal you can stick to and make reading more of a community affair.
Teacher training programs don't always use research-backed reading methods
Research shows there are science-backed ways to help students learn to read, but not all teachers are trained in the best way to do so. In response, colleges are reimagining their curriculums.
Opinion: Books are not landmines
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the effects of book bans on libraries and young readers.
Literature ambassador Jason Reynolds knows young people have a story of their own
NPR's A Martínez talks to writer Jason Reynolds, who is ending his term as the national ambassador for young people's literature. The Library of Congress appointed him to the post three years ago.