LA County libraries go fine-free for their younger readersBy Reema KhraisJanuary 08, 2018Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesOfficials say when young readers rack up fines, the likelihood they'll use their card again, or return to the library, diminishes. POSTED IN: Education library fines los angeles reading readers children penalty ListenreadDownloadDownload
Manufacturing is alive and well in Reading, PennsylvaniaBy Amy ScottFebruary 07, 2017Amy Scott/MarketplaceEmployers and educators join forces to build a new pipeline of skilled workers. POSTED IN: reading middle skills manufacturing community college ListenreadDownloadDownload
Beyond magnifying glasses: High-tech options for the vision-impairedBy Marlena Chertock and Ben JohnsonSeptember 05, 2014PixabayWhich technologies or devices have been helpful for you?POSTED IN: reading and technology blind apps ListenreadDownloadDownload
How reading on screens is rewiring our brainsBy Ben JohnsonSeptember 04, 2014Peter Macdiarmid/Getty ImagesDr. Maryanne Wolf talks about the impact of reading and technology on the brain.POSTED IN: reading and the brain brain development human brain reading and technology ListenreadDownloadDownload
How tech is changing reading at librariesBy Ben JohnsonSeptember 03, 2014Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesA conversation with Courtney Young, president of the American Library Association.POSTED IN: library libraries and tech technology at libraries e-readers e-books reading and technology ListenreadDownloadDownload
Can tablets really help kids learn to read? By Ben JohnsonSeptember 01, 2014Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesAuthor and parent Jason Boog talks about his book, "Born Reading."POSTED IN: reading reading and technology tablets parenting parenting and technology ListenreadDownloadDownload
LeVar Burton on digital learning and Reading RainbowBy Adriene HillJune 24, 2014LeVar Burton also sings the Reading Rainbow theme song!POSTED IN: Learning Curve Reading Rainbow LeVar Burton digital learning read
Goldfish have longer attention spans than Americans, and the publishing industry knows itBy Kai RyssdalFebruary 11, 2014/2014/02/11/business/goldfish-have-longer-attention-spans-americans-and-publishing-industry-knows-itYasser al-ZayyatBook publishers are taking a page from Netflix's binge-watching-centric business modelPOSTED IN: netflix binge watching television Books reading ListenreadDownloadDownload
Marketplace voicemail: Take a look, it's in a bookBy Meg CramerOctober 23, 2013Getty ImagesIt's hard to have a conversation with LeVar Burton about Reading Rainbow without getting the show’s iconic theme song stuck in your head. POSTED IN: LeVar Burton Reading Rainbow read
