http://news.prlog.org/tag/reading/reading - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12138041-kickstarter-campaign-launches-for-book-2-in-best-selling-series-for-middle-grade-readers.htmlNovel: Sage Carrington, Eighth-Grade Science Sleuth (Volume #1) http://www.prlog.org/12135988-author-stolen-video-footage-hits-the-web.htmlEx-pat Brit/Canadian Author, Andrew Buckley's computer was recently hacked and video footage of a questionable nature has been leaked to YouTube. http://www.prlog.org/12128394-sylvan-dell-publishing-celebrates-childrens-book-week.htmlIt’s all about reading! For Children’s Book Week Sylvan Dell Publishing and their authors are delighted to share the love of a good book with children. http://www.prlog.org/12119709-national-award-winning-childrens-author-julia-cook-visits-dallas-area-from-april-17-19.htmlCook’s 45 Books Teach Coping and Social Skills to Kids, including Coping with Disaster and Violences such as in Boston http://www.prlog.org/12119493-53-of-iowas-school-districts-adopt-tales2go-as-their-audiobook-solution.htmlHeartland Area Education Agency adds Tales2Go to their MackinVIA portal to support literacy instruction and Common Core requirements http://www.prlog.org/12116631-myon-reader-adds-android-app-to-its-mobile-access-library.htmlmyON Now Available on Virtually All Mobile Devices with new app http://www.prlog.org/12115419-humanities-in-circulation-celebrating-25-years-of-research-across-the-university-of-california.htmlUC-based scholars, artists and activists take the stage to share research, highlight circulation of ideas among humanities, arts, public world. http://www.prlog.org/12114946-myon-reader-named-siia-education-codie-award-finalist-in-multiple-categories.htmlmyON Reader Earns Prestigious Education Industry Recognition for Best PK-12 Personalized Learning Solution and Best Reading/English/ELL Instructional Solution http://www.prlog.org/12095042-the-mapmakers-war-legend-stars-fictional-female-warrior-who-challenges-cultural-norms.html"The Mapmaker's War: A Legend" is an inspiring tale with a feminist spin. A laudatory review in New York Journal of Books is accompanied by an exclusive in depth interview that explains the author's writing process. http://www.prlog.org/12090885-author-sharon-cathcart-participating-in-read-an-ebook-week-2013.htmlInternationally published author Sharon E. Cathcart is participating in Read an eBook Week 2013. This is the fourth year during which Cathcart has made all of her titles free of charge via the Smashwords distribution platform. http://www.prlog.org/12090234-ryan-steinbeck-to-publish-6th-book-of-poetry-tales-of-stone-mason-in-april.htmlTales of a Stone Mason is a Steinbeck's 6th book of poetry. There are poems about ancestry, well crafted fictional stories, and heartfelt poems about the author's life. http://www.prlog.org/12081242-lullalee-receives-grant-from-the-alliant-credit-union-foundation.htmlAlliant Credit Union Gives a grant to Lullalee Productions and Services http://www.prlog.org/12079880-february-20-is-deadline-for-innovations-in-reading-prize.htmlWinners will each receive $2,500 towards their programs and an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to attend a special luncheon at the Ford Foundation, as well as the 2013 National Book Awards Ceremony and Benefit Dinner http://www.prlog.org/12079250-hillsborough-gallery-show-its-all-about-the-story-opens-february-19.htmlHillsborough Gallery of Arts presents a collaborative show with internationally known author, Michael Malone, based on his book “Red Clay, Blue Cadillac” Feb 19 - March 24; reception Feb 22 6-9 pm. Special reading by Malone March 24, 2-4 pm. http://www.prlog.org/12076735-brush-of-truth-tweens-book-app-rated-four-stars-by-the-imums.htmlBrush of Truth, an interactive book app for kids 8-12, was rated four stars by The iMums, a children’s educational technology review site. Created by Story Bayou, Brush of Truth has been recognized for its appeal to reluctant readers. http://www.prlog.org/12074572-tales2go-desktop-player-now-includes-accelerated-reader-metadata.htmlTales2Go to offer AR™ Points and ATOS™ levels to help educators select just-right titles for students http://www.prlog.org/12068012-childrens-picture-books-cultivate-early-love-of-reading-creatively-imparting-real-life-lessons.html“There’s nothing more wonderful than the sparkle in a child's eye when reading a picture book,” says Rita Lorraine Hubbard, New York Journal of Books reviewer, children’s book author, Lee & Low Publishers 2012 New Voices Award Winner. http://www.prlog.org/12060019-epilogue-of-new-orleans-publishes-illustrated-childrens-book-for-ipad.htmlEpilogue of New Orleans has published an illustrated children's book exclusively for the iPad. The Many Odd and Peculiar Trees of Halberstram Preparatory Academy is written and illustrated by Bryan M. Theriot and is available in Apple's iBookstore. http://www.prlog.org/12061633-texas-author-strives-to-lower-illiteracy-by-catering-to-teachers-and-homeschoolers.htmlNew author, Courtney Kirk, strives to lower illiteracy in the US. She caters to preschool to second grade teachers providing downloadable activities, author and character interaction. Children enjoy messages from a Quackorilla and an Elephiger! http://www.prlog.org/12061038-harmony-evans-named-finalist-for-2013-emma-awards.htmlHarlequin Kimani Romance Author nominated for “Debut Author of the Year” http://www.prlog.org/12057621-charity-backed-citizen-tv-station-hosts-freedom-read-thon.htmlAs the consequences of the Leveson inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the British press begin to bite, education charity WORLDwrite and citizen TV station WORLDbytes have organised a Freedom Read-a-thon. http://www.prlog.org/12055652-two-lit-chicks-boni-joi-and-ronna-lebo-at-brooklyns-park-plaza-restaurant-sat-feb-2-at-230-pm.htmlThe Brownstone Poets presents Boni Joi and Ronna Lebo (Alice B. Talkless) on Saturday, February 2 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and there's an open mic as well. http://www.prlog.org/12052397-cyrus-webb-introduces-mississippi-reads.htmlConversations Book Club President Cyrus Webb is excited to announce the launch of "Mississippi Reads" (www.mississippireads.com). http://www.prlog.org/12044745-bookworm-to-transform-by-bringing-new-host-to-show.html“Bookwork” Talk Radio Show on the VoiceAmerica Kids Channel to Introduce New Host on December 20th http://www.prlog.org/12043269-the-herzig-eye-institute-turns-back-time-with-new-kamra-vision-procedure.htmlThe latest option to eliminate or reduce one’s dependence on glasses, KAMRA Vision™, is available in Canada at the Herzig Eye Institute. http://www.prlog.org/12037503-brush-of-truth-book-app-rated-5-stars-by-technology-in-education-on-sale-dec-7.htmlBrush of Truth, a book app for kids 8-12, was rated five stars by review site Technology in Education. Created by Story Bayou, the $1.99 app will go on sale for 99 cents on Dec. 7 on iTunes for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. http://www.prlog.org/12026409-sports-broadcaster-jay-gilmore-releases-childrens-ebook-see-you.htmlFather and writer Jay Gilmore releases the first in this three-part Children's eBook series. I See You is based on the actions of his first born son. The book details the daily activities of a two-year old while teaching picture/word association. http://www.prlog.org/12023105-taking-the-stage-publisher-chosen-to-be-part-of-the-latin-grammy-gift-bags.htmlNewly printed for the 2012 fall season, Sylvan Dell is honored to send its science and math picture books home with XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY® presenters and performers for their children to enjoy. http://www.prlog.org/12015231-psychic-zhevah-launches-zhevahcom-psychic-radio-lightradious-and-keen-psychic-keenpsychicus.htmlPsychic-Zhevah, Renowned Spiritual Healer of Thousands, Launches Zhevah.com, Psychic-Radio @ LightRadio.us and Keen-Psychic @ KeenPsychic.us, to Help People in Every Corner of the World! http://www.prlog.org/12014219-rescheduling-of-the-park-plaza-reading-with-leslie-prosterman-and-nathan-versace.htmlDue to the havoc caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Saturday Reading with Leslie Prosterman and Nathan A. Versace at Park Plaza Restaurant has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 10 at 2:30 p.m. http://www.prlog.org/12009951-7-ways-to-make-your-child-read-books.htmlChildren whose parents read with them regularly at young ages performed academically as much as a year ahead of their peers by age fifteen, according to an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development study. http://www.prlog.org/12009886-meet-garden-irene-the-new-kid-in-town-with-big-secret.htmlIn The Enchanting World of Garden Irene McGeeny, Concetta Kennedy Makes Enchanting Debut with Children’s Story of Problem Solving, Respect, and Friendship. http://www.prlog.org/12008524-spooky-stories-just-in-time-for-halloween.htmlDownload a free trial of Tales2Go to play scary and silly Halloween stories for kids in the classroom and at home http://www.prlog.org/11992083-author-rose-gordy-book-signing-and-reading-at-ragged-edge-coffee-house-on-oct-5-2012.htmlRose will be reading poetry from her newest book, "Stairs to the Attic," in Gettysburg, PA at the Ragged Edge First Friday Poetry Session http://www.prlog.org/11988989-tale2go-cements-partnership-with-virginias-vste.htmlTales2Go, lead provider of streaming audio book service for schools announced today its partnership with VSTE, the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, to offer a group buying opportunity for VSTE members. http://www.prlog.org/11988619-arts-based-instruction-improves-reading-for-high-risk-students-according-to-new-study-by-3d-group.htmlCalifornia based 3D Group conducts a 4-year longitudinal study of Reading in Motion’s art-based instructional program and finds a significant improvement in reading for high risk students in Chicago. http://www.prlog.org/11988409-new-phone-psychic-reading-service-psychic-angel.htmlA new site launches a phone psychic reading service: Psychic Angel. With the best mediums and psychics from North America, Psychic Angel hopes to establish itself as a leader in the arts of divination. http://www.prlog.org/11983939-childrens-literacy-program-collaborates-for-youth-advancement.htmlChildren’s Discovery Center is now partnering with local children’s literacy program, ‘Eager Readers, Brighter Writers’, founded by children’s book author and literacy coach, Sabrina K. Carpenter. http://www.prlog.org/11983462-empowering-writers-releases-essential-guides-to-writing.htmlEssential Guides: Giving teachers the power to “make it their own” http://www.prlog.org/11983397-avenues-the-world-school-selects-tales2go-as-its-audio-book-provider.htmlFlagship New York City campus of new independent school finds its audio book solution for individualized mobile learning http://www.prlog.org/11966054-newly-published-book-the-next-great-thing-celebrates-bikes-books-and-better-living.htmlAuthor Kevin Vrabel has published "The Next Great Thing," a book about a cross-country bicycle trip in which Vrabel and his nephews explored the power of daily exercise, healthy eating and feeding the mind and spirit through good books. http://www.prlog.org/11964692-the-reading-game-wins-the-gold-award-from-family-review-magazine.htmlThe Family Review Center’s 2012 GOLD AWARD! Awards Recognize Top Individuals and Products in the Business Community http://www.prlog.org/11960858-horizons-savannah-students-make-significant-gains-in-reading-and-math-during-2012-summer-session.htmlHorizons Savannah is excited to release its statistics from the recent 2012 summer enrichment program, in which students in all grades made significant gains in both reading and math. http://www.prlog.org/11957156-serbo-croatian-writer-danilo-ki-titles-in-translation-reviewed-by-new-york-journal-of-books.htmlNYJB reviewer David Cooper dives into The Attic, Psalm 44, and The Lute and the Scars citing the Shoah themes plus the lyrical and whimsical quality of the translation. Highly recommended to foreign literature fans and D. Kiš devotees. http://www.prlog.org/11957513-author-rene-pawlish-helps-parents-and-teachers-find-good-books-for-kids-at-getyourkidtoreadcom.htmlGetYourKidToRead.com is a unique concept, in that children’s books by new authors are reviewed and rated by a peer group of parents, teachers and young readers before being placed on the suggested reading list http://www.prlog.org/11956202-are-there-monsters-beneath-your-bed.htmlYou're all tucked into bed when you hear a sound. Was it in the closet? Maybe beneath your bed? You tell your parents, but they say there is no such thing as monsters. You know what you heard, right? http://www.prlog.org/11955369-ja-jance-book-signing-and-reading-springfield-oregon.htmlThurston Book Exchange, 5505 Main St., Springfield Oregon will be hosting a book signing and reading from NY Times bestselling author J.A. Jance on Tuesday, September 11th, at 1:00 and again at 3:00. http://www.prlog.org/11955227-back-to-school-stock-ups-shouldnt-just-be-about-the-kids.htmlAuthor impresses upon importance of instilling a love of reading in children early on. http://www.prlog.org/11950677-branson-school-online-making-the-grade-branson-students-soar-above-state-average-in-reading.htmlAdvancing learning by focusing on continuous improvement. Branson School District RE-82 highlights areas of accomplishment and growth. Branson students in grades 3-10 scoring Proficient or Advanced in reading was above state average. http://www.prlog.org/11950230-atex-appoints-new-sales-director.htmlLeading software company Atex has appointed Mark Pacey as Sales Director, based in the firm's Reading office.