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Keeping kids reading over the summer / 5 Easy Tips

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 Keeping kids reading over the summer shouldn't feel like a second job for you or a chore for them. The "summer slide" is real, but fighting it doesn't require a classroom setting—it just requires a bit of clever marketing. Here are five practical, interactive ideas that any parent can pull off without a PhD in education or a massive budget. 1. The "Page-to-Screen" Premiere Instead of fighting screen time, lean into it. This challenge treats a book like a screenplay waiting to happen. The Steps: 1. Pick a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV series (e.g., The Bad Guys , Harry Potter , Wonder , or The Summer I Turned Pretty ). 2. Set a "Premiere Date" on the calendar. 3. The child must finish the book by that date to "earn" the movie night. 4. Watch the movie together with themed snacks and discuss what the director got wrong. The Reasoning: It provides a tangible, high-value reward that isn't just "good job." ...

How to Save Money on Reading and Get a Free Book!

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  How to Save Money & Get a Free Book! Do you love the feeling of a brand-new book in your hands? There is nothing quite like it. You open the cover, smell the fresh paper, and know you are about to start a grand adventure. It is one of the best feelings in the world. But let’s be real for a minute. Books can be expensive! Sometimes, you look at your bank account and realize you have to choose between a new hardback and buying lunch. Or maybe you have a huge stack of books on your nightstand that you haven't even touched yet. We have all been there. The good news is that you don't need a pile of gold to be a reader. You can build a great library without spending a lot of money. Here are three simple ways to save cash, plus a special deal where you can get a free book from us! 1. Use Your Local Library If you haven't been to the library in a while, you are missing out. It is basically a building full of free stories! It is the best deal you will ever find. Libraries toda...

Buy Two Get 1 Free Book - In 3 book series

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Direct from Author: Buy Two Books, Get One FREE BOOK (3rd in series). Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Some lies protect the people you love. Some lies destroy everything. When a hacker burns down a barn—with her in it—to destroy the only evidence that could stop a greedy corporation from destroying the town, a thumb drive and keeping secrets, could be what saves her. But the town is turning against itself, and the cute boy she likes is falling apart. To protect the farm, her family, and their home, Emily will have to lie to everyone she trusts… including herself. One lie might save the town. Or it might burn it all down. Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Last Last-Day-of-Summer — a fast-paced mystery full of heart, friendship, first crushes, and the courage to do the wrong thing for the right reason.