Readability refers to the potential for connection between a specific book and a specific reader. In a real way, readability means the possibility that a reader sees in a book, story, poem, or essay to add to his or her life. Readability is a friendship in the form of a text and, like all relationships, it encompasses so many variables.

If you read biographies of inventors, artists, writers, scientists, athletes, and innovators – all kinds of people – very often they will tell of something in their childhood that simply captivated them. Something they could not help doing, or wanting to know more about. For struggling readers, material that relates to these interests/themes can be critical in creating positive reading associations.

In today’s busy world full of technological distractions, the one thing Wendy McDonald's kids never want to drop is book club. It's become a low-stress, low-tech chance to connect with their friends that they count on every month. Here, Wendy (author and 7-year kids' book club veteran) shares her best tips on creating a successful, lasting club for the kids and teenagers in your life.

The classroom is an ever-changing environment and many teachers will tell you that no two days are the same. And the main reason for that is: the students. No two are alike and so no two will learn in exactly the same way. This is what makes the educational field both challenging and exciting. Teaching requires constant adaptation and constant assessment.

Whether you know it or not, it's likely that comics already have a significant place in your classroom & in your students' backpacks and desks and on their phones. Bringing comics into your teaching lets you take advantage of the high interest they engender. It's also a great way to make reading a lively and engaging experience for your students.

There's a new generation of readers emerging, ones "who have been wired to consume 150 characters and 90 second clips." From news delivered via Twitter headlines to 30 second TikTok tutorials - the information around us is becoming more and more bite-sized. At Literal, the idea of info-snacking is being applied to longer texts to create a new type of book for these 21st century readers.

Easier, faster, more focused reading. Allow us to introduce you to BeeLine Reader, an innovative and award-winning tool that makes reading on-screen simpler, quicker, and more enjoyable. How do they achieve this? Learn more here!

"One of the joys of reading is the opportunity to step into someone else's shoes for a while. By sharing a journey with someone who has lived a life with more/different challenges than we have, we gain compassion and understanding. We no longer stumble over what makes us different. We stop fearing. We begin to hear, to see, to embrace."

We've rounded up some of our favorite stories to give you a taste of the library we're building. From historical to contemporary fiction and everything in between, our goal is to create an inclusive collection of stories in which every reader can find their reflection.