Reading instruction across the country is getting a redo. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks ...

A few months back I bought a bag of mushroom powder off Instagram to improve my focus. It didn’t work. I’m always looking for ...

People with more knowledge tend to be better readers. That’s not proof that increasing knowledge improves reading. It could be that higher achieving kids like learning about the world and enjoy ...

Daniel Boone Regional Library suggests short-story collections perfect for stretching the mind in smaller doses.

Local author Jolene McDonald stopped by at the library recently to read her book, “I Will Not Go To Sleep Tonight!” McDonald, who lives in Litchfield, wrote this sweet book, which was illustrated ...

It's a season of long-awaited romances and character arcs as Maddie and Cal's and Ty and Annie's relationships take center ...

Tucked away in the World Cinema Documentary Competition, this Canadian animation from half-brothers Seth and Pete Scriver (who are white and indigenous, respectively) daisy-chains stories about their ...

I discovered that the default deed in Illinois is tenants in common — not joint tenants with the right of survivorship.” ...

Rabbit Trap’ director Bryn Chainey on the roots of his trippy folkloric fantasy that premiered at Sundance: “A film should be ...

After months of research, Amazing Miracle Stories for Kids Volume 4 is nearly ready for print. This volume features 50 ...

Did you know Alexa can tell jokes, stories, and even serve up some interesting ... Alexa, what are some facts about the US government? If your kids always seem to say they're bored, let Alexa ...

It’s a fun watch for parents with their kids ... long, magical hair. With striking visuals, charming characters, and catchy music, Tangled is a great example of mixing tried-and-true story ...