Reading Time: 6 minutesIn an increasingly distracted world, BookBreak pushes back against short-form content to help students build reading stamina. As reading scores drop, educators are rapidly searching for ways to combat distraction and find engagement solutions that work.   The truth is, reading stamina isn’t just about reading longer; it’s about building the internal motivation and…

Reading Time: 4 minutesEducators worldwide are always searching for innovative ways they can make reading more engaging for students. By keeping students interested and motivated, they can more effectively nurture academic growth. You might ask yourself, “How can I get my students to enjoy reading, not just skim or read summaries?” The struggle continues. Educators know…

Reading Time: 5 minutesSneak Peek of BookBreak’s Upcoming Bestselling Authors BookBreak’s virtual author talk program is back this Spring 2026 with more inspirational authors who empower and engage students. Curated by educators for educators, these bestselling authors highlight the impact of connecting with writers at a young age. Our Spring 2026 virtual author talk lineup is…

Reading Time: 4 minutesPromoting Literacy with Virtual Author Talks BookBreak empowers educators using the Science of Reading by providing access to diverse K-12 virtual author talks. These author talks inspire students to enjoy reading and writing while building their comprehension and promoting key literacy skills. Our authors share personal experiences that ignited their passion for reading…

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy They Became Writers: Bestselling Authors Share Their Author Talk Stories Ever wonder what inspires authors to become writers? Many of the BookBreak program’s bestselling authors have shared that they were first inspired by an author talk during THEIR school years! There are countless authors who were inspired by hearing from other authors,…