Reading & Writing

Want to ace your next essay with flying colors? Start with a strong, attention-grabbing introduction! Check out these expert tips for writing compelling essays. What makes an introduction compelling? When it comes to writing an effective essay...

Halloween is right around the corner! Here are Tutor Doctor’s favorite spooky storybooks for young readers. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson A witch and her cat are zooming through the sky on their broomstick when, suddenly, the wind picks...

Summer vacation is a well-deserved hiatus from school, but it should also be an important reminder for students to keep their minds active and engaged. Here are some of the many benefits of summer reading programs! Avoiding the summer slide One of...

We always hear about the importance of reading, but why does it really matter? Read on to discover the many benefits of reading for children and teens! Reading is critical for language development According to top researchers in the field of child...

Although tablets and e-readers are great, there’s something special about turning pages! Here are some key benefits of children reading books in a digital age. Comprehension Research has shown time and time again that our reading comprehension...

February is Black History Month! Here are 3 black writers who shaped history. Frederick Douglass (1817 or 1818 – 1895) Photo: George Kendall Warren (Public Domain) “I speak advisedly when I say this, – that killing a slave, or any...