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Authors Who Were Inspired by an Author Talk
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,…
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K-12 Virtual Author Talk Lineup for Fall 2025
Reading 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.…
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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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