Paws to Read helps children boost their confidence when reading aloud

Paws to Read is a program for children in elementary schools who can practice reading while enjoying the comfort of a K9 dog. They read aloud to the dog and volunteer with no other distractions. It is meant to help boost their confidence in a judgment-free zone. For some kids, the dogs make them feel more comfortable reading aloud.

Local author on the challenges to becoming a children’s book author

While the controversy continues over Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh’s nearly one million dollar book scandal, local children’s book author Priscilla Cummings has been writing books for kids for over 30 years after her career as a journalist. Cummings says the road to publishing can be very bumpy.

#ReadAcrossAmerica campaign celebrates reading and literacy

Celebrate a belated #ReadAcrossAmericaDay at one of Maryland’s 200 libraries, branches and bookmobiles.

Baltimore Bookstore is Giving Away Books for Free

It all started with a conversation in a bar. Now, a local bookstore is giving away books to anyone who walks through its door.

Eclectic Treasure in State’s Capital is a Community Affair

Hidden off the beaten path this charming bookstore on Maryland Avenue in Annapolis has served the locals for almost 10 years.

Teens Free to Have Fun and be Loud…At a Library

The Bowie Branch Library in Prince George’s County recently opened a new “Teen Zone” creating a safe place for students to do anything they want…and be as loud as they want.