Reading

El Día de los niños, or Day of the child, is coming to Boise after being put on hold during the pandemic.

When the pandemic hit almost two years ago, everything from work to school went virtual. Now, the United Way has created the Reading Pals Program to provide online tutoring that partners adult volunteers with elementary-aged students.

Summer is here, which means it’s time to get lost in a new — or old — book of your choosing. And in another sign that this season is looking more normal than last year of the pandemic, the Boise Public Library is bringing back its summer reading program with some in-person programming.

Many of us know the joy of opening up a book with our child, niece or grandkid and exploring a new story with them. But sharing a good book with a young…

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers nearly one month ago, the conversation about race changed rapidly in the U.S.…

Something magical occurs when groups of people gather to explore the pages of a chosen novel or memoir.So what happens when an entire city or valley takes…

Research shows reading builds empathy, improves memory and refines critical thinking.Now, an app developed right here in Idaho is helping readers keep…

This weekend, a Boise State professor is selling off his massive collection of children’s books to help kids go to college. Stan Steiner's students call…

You may have heard of local used bookstores closing up and disappearing from the Treasure Valley. It’s not a new phenomenon. And as more stores shut down,…

Every once in a while, you come across individuals who make you feel better just for having encountered them. As today’s guest, David Brooks, puts it,…