What every parent should know about the reading brain
The science of reading is clearer than it's ever been. Here's what it actually means for the way you read with your child.
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Reading Development
Reading Development
What the research actually says about how children learn to read — and what it means for your family.
The Reading Habit
The Reading Habit
Practical, honest ideas for making reading part of every day — even with reluctant readers, busy evenings, and competing screens.
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Book Picks
Curated reading lists by age, theme, milestone, and season. Updated regularly by the Raising Readers editorial team.
From the Authors
From the Authors
The stories behind the stories — spotlights on the authors writing for children today and why what they write matters.
In the Library
In the Library
Reading guides, conversation starters, and things to listen for — written specifically for every book in the Inspirable library.
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From the Authors
The people behind the stories.
Every book in the Inspirable library started with a writer who had something to say to children. Here, they say a little more.
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“I wanted to write a book that gave children permission to ask the big questions — not just the ones with easy answers.”
In the Library
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For every book in the Inspirable library, we've written a reading guide — conversation starters, things to listen for as your child reads aloud, and ideas for bringing the story into your day. This section is written for families who are already reading together.
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The Reading Habit Starter Kit
A practical guide for parents who want to make reading part of every day — whatever their child's age or enthusiasm.
Reading Tracker
A simple weekly tracker for books read, minutes spent, and favourite moments. Designed for the fridge.
Conversation Starter Cards
50 questions to ask after reading together — open, warm, and never patronising.
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