We want to offer special gratitude to the bookstores hosting book drives for CLiF this holiday season. Their generosity, and that of their patrons, helps…
CLiF Notes
Earlier this summer, CLiF selected 12 public rural libraries–six in Vermont, and six in New Hampshire–as recipients of our 2025–2026 Rural Library program.…
CLiF presenter Simon Brooks is an award-winning British storyteller living in New Hampshire. He combines his passion for children’s literature and folklore…
This week, April 6–12, marks National Library Week, an annual celebration recognizing the vital role libraries play in our communities. The theme this…
Some of CLiF’s most impactful programming occurs at our Family Literacy events, where parents and caregivers get to join in the fun alongside their children.…
An important component of CLiF’s flagship Year of the Book program is the Momentum grant, a follow-up year of support designed to help schools sustain…
CLiF’s heartfelt review of The Vanderbeekers Ever After, a moving story of family, friendship, and resilience.
Learn how to make storytime enjoyable with 10 family reading tips that support bonding, vocabulary growth, and lifelong reading habits.
Explore kid-friendly fall literacy activities that build reading and writing skills through storytelling, recipes, nature walks, and books.
Explore how books can help children cope with disaster, understand emotions, and build resilience after flooding and other difficult events.
Explore CLiF’s favorite Halloween books for kids, including funny, creepy, and classic stories that bring just the right amount of chills.
Explore a curated list of books featuring protagonists with notoriously bad luck. From Alexander's terrible day to the Baudelaire siblings' misadventures,…
Explore our Earth Day Reading List by Sarah Hall, themed "Invest in Our Planet." Discover engaging books that foster environmental literacy in children,…
From cherished tales like "Cookie Monster and the Cookie Tree" to mysterious, half-remembered stories, explore resources that help rekindle the magic of…
Explore the ups and downs of pandemic parenting with Sarah Hall's candid reflection. From homeschooling challenges to unexpected joys, navigate the complexities…
Help your child become a confident writer with practical tips from Erika Nichols-Frazer. Discover how to tackle common writing pitfalls, enhance creativity,…
Unlock the secrets of successful drafting with Erika Nichols-Frazer's guide. Learn to support students in overcoming intimidation, sparking creativity,…
Escape the winter blues with our curated list of beach reads for all ages! From board books to middle-grade fiction, dive into tales of sun, sea, and adventure…
Discover how writing and reading can aid in healing trauma. Erika Nichols-Frazer explores the therapeutic power of self-expression through writing, offering…
Once upon a time, there was a parent who had a child. For one reason or another, this parent didn’t read to their child. Why? We’re not sure. Perhaps that’s…
The many advantages of reading have been well-documented. From exposure to a wealth of knowledge, to enhanced language skills, to improved understanding…
Helping reluctant and struggling readers may be the hardest, but perhaps the most important, reading-related issue for many parents. However, take comfort…
Children view the world quite differently than adults do. In order to cater to their needs and create a powerful bond, it’s important for parents to really…
The most fundamental definition of reading is being able to interpret written symbols and understand printed material. Like walking and talking, learning…
My first grade teacher, Mrs. A., told me I could be a writer. For a voracious young reader, this revelation was life-changing. I’d loved to read and make…
“My child is not a strong reader, and we’re struggling to find a book he will stick with. He’s easily discouraged, and he says he hates reading. Can you…
There are so many reasons to grab a book and read but here are our favorite!