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Reading tips, author spotlights, community updates, and literacy inspiration from the SOCW team.
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
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 ...
March 30, 2025
April Reading Goals: Celebrating Stories That Inspire!
April’s Reading Goals invite families to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month, Autism Awareness and Acceptance, Ear...