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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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Author Talks Increase Test Scores
Reading Time: 2 minutesLarge Research Studies Show Positive Impact The National Literacy Trust conducted two large studies about the impact of author talks on students and they show a significant positive impact on students who hear from authors vs those who have not. Their 2019 study surveyed 50K+ students and compared their responses to reading test…
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How To Motivate Kids To Read More and How It Affects Learning
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe love talking to educators about ways to foster a love of reading in students. Reading is the gateway to learning in every other subject and being able to read well is one of the most important skills for anyone to master. But how do we keep kids motivated to do it? We…
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- 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…
- K-12 Virtual Author Talk Lineup for Fall 2025Reading Time: 5 minutesSneak Peek of BookBreak’s Upcoming Bestselling Authors BookBreak’s virtual author talk program is back in Fall 2025 with new opportunities to spark curiosity, build reading confidence, and bring stories to life. Created by educators for educators, our engaging lineup of virtual author talks is designed to inspire students to read and write more. From comical…
- Virtual Author Talk Program for High School StudentsReading 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 only 46%…
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