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Virtual Author Talk Program for High School Students
Reading Time: 3 minutesBookBreak Launches Reading Engagement Program for High School We’re thrilled to announce that BookBreak is expanding into High Schools in Fall of 2025 with its virtual author talk program! Educators know all too well that reading engagement levels decline as students age. Research from the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report shows that…
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How To Keep Kids Reading During The Summer
Reading Time: 4 minutesMake Summer Reading an Outdoor Adventure During the summer, reading can sometimes feel like a chore for kids. We’re here to change that! Our goal is to make reading feel like what it truly is: an adventure waiting to happen. It’s no secret that reading matters. Research from the Scholastic Kids & Family…
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Educators Share BookBreak Reading Success Stories
Reading Time: 4 minutesA Summer Reflection Research published in Frontiers in Education shows that reflecting on both successes and challenges helps learners internalize growth, build confidence, and set clear goals. With that in mind, now’s the time to reflect on the accomplishments of the past school year. So much of the work you do happens behind…
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7 Ways Author Talks Motivate Student Learning
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat does it take to motivate students to learn? As an educator, you know how hard this can be. If you think back to the best teachers you had, or the most successful ones you meet today, what do they have in common? …….Knowing how to connect with their students Being able to…
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How Many Author Talks Should Students See Each Year?
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the Director of Programs & Operations for BookBreak, I’m often asked “how many author talks should a school show in order to have the biggest impact on students?” My answer to this question is simple — as many as possible! As a school librarian for over two decades, I have seen the…
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Avoiding The Summer Slide
Reading Time: 3 minutesHow Parents Play A Critical Role You know it, and I know it, but only 52% of parents are aware of the valuable skills students lose over the summer break. At the same time, 96% of parents believe that summer reading would be helpful for their kids. So where is the disconnect? As…
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- How Educators Can Help Students Build Reading StaminaReading 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 personal connection…
- How Educators Can Make Reading More Engaging for StudentsReading 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 that reading…
- K-12 Virtual Author Talk Lineup for Spring 2026Reading 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 designed to…
- BookBreak Empowers Educators Using the Science of ReadingReading 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 and inspired…
- Authors Who Were Inspired by an Author TalkReading 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, which changed…
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