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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 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...
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 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...