New Program Teaches Preschoolers Reading Skills, Getting Along With Others
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies shows that it’s possible to teach preschoolers the pre-reading skills they need for later school success, while at the same time fostering the socials skills necessary for making friends and avoiding conflicts with their peers. From Literacy and Reading News.

Inmates learn parenting skills
It’s never too late to try being the best parent one can be - even from a prison cell miles away from home.

More than 100 Hawaiian prisoners housed in Eloy are learning to do just that, through books, thanks to a program of the Hawaii-based Read-to-Me International organization. From the Tri-Valley Dispatch.

Reviews that Made Me Want the Book
Shopping for gifts this holiday season? How about a great book! Check out Jen Robinson’s column “Reviews that Made Me Want the Book” for suggestions.