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Reading tips, author spotlights, community updates, and literacy inspiration from the SOCW team.
November 13, 2025
2025 Holiday Reading Goals: Celebrate the Season Through Stories
Make reading part of your holiday tradition with our 2025 Holiday Reading Goals Coloring Sheet! Explore diverse stori...
October 15, 2025
Celebrating Heritage: Stories That Uplift Every Child’s Voice
October is bursting with opportunities to celebrate every child’s heritage, imagination, and courage! Dive into stori...
October 15, 2025
Let Kids Pick! Choice, Joy & Lifelong Readers
Discover the secret to raising lifelong readers: letting children choose books that inspire them. At Stories of a Col...
October 02, 2025
5 Banned Picture Books Every Family Should Read Together
Meet five beautiful stories like “The Proudest Blue” and “Calvin”, that have been challenged but continue to light th...
October 02, 2025
Why Diverse Books End Up on Banned Lists And What We Can Do About It
Every time a book gets banned, a child’s chance to feel seen or to see someone new in a story gets smaller. Discover ...
September 09, 2025
Family Reading Traditions from Around the World
From Tokyo to Accra to Mexico City, families have always gathered around stories. In Japan, some children experience ...
September 09, 2025
Why Representation Matters: Helping Kids See Themselves in Stories
Do you remember the first time you saw someone like you in a book, a movie, or even on TV? That little spark of recog...
March 04, 2025
March Reading Goals for Kids: Stories to Inspire Growth & Exploration
This month, spark your child’s curiosity with our March Reading Challenge! From celebrating trailblazing women to exp...