In a world where so much is competing for a child’s attention, how do you raise a reader?
It’s an accepted fact that reading is crucial for kids. Study after study shows that babies and toddlers thrive intellectually and emotionally when they’re read to, and that books help children of every age expand their language skills and comprehension of the world, boost their critical thinking and imagination, build empathy, and strengthen bonds with caregivers.
At the same time, reading can be a source of stress for parents! Not only can it be a struggle to get a child off of a device, it can be difficult even knowing which books to read to a baby and stressful to get your child, even teenager, to read! Now from the experts of the "New York Times Book Review" - comes the ultimate guide to how to raise a reader.
How do you raise a reader in this ever changing world of technology, devices and other distractions? Screen time may often be more appealing than reading time for a child. But with reading known to be so important, how can a parent encourage kids to make reading a priority?

Reading can be a source of stress for parents: “Which books should I read to my baby, and how early? Is my child reading soon enough, fast enough, in an advanced enough way? How can I teach my child to prioritize books over screens? What’s the best way to use reading to give kids a ‘head start ’in today’s competitive landscape? With everything else going on, how can I help my child carve out the time to dive head long into a book?”
In HOW TO RAISE A READER (Workman Publishing) leading book authorities Pamela Paul (who oversees all book coverage at the New York Times), and Maria Russo (editor of children’s books at the Times), answer all these urgent questions and many more!! It's an accessible guide, gorgeously illustrated by the renowned artists Dan Yaccarino, Lisk Feng, Vera Brosgol, and Monica Garwood.
The book is divided into 4 stages of childhood—from babies to teens—and filled with practical tips, strategies that work, been-there wisdom, and inspirational advice