Even before the pandemic, far too many children lacked the critical skills needed to engage with reading. Reading by 9, a program of L.A. Times Public Affairs, seeks to promote and support youth and family literacy. AdvertisementAdvertisementThis year’s Reading by 9 annual parent reading guide was developed in partnership with Ready, Set, Read!, a nonprofit project of Community Partners dedicated to guiding parents through helping young children build a foundation of literacy skills. The guide, available in English and Spanish, is available for free and has tips and ideas for incorporating reading into a child’s daily life. The guide is distributed to parents and teachers throughout the United States with the support of donors and help of community-based organizations and schools.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 15, 2020 23:15 UTC