School’s out — and summer reading challenges are in. Everywhere from public libraries to bookstores like The King’s English Bookshop and Barnes & Noble to Chuck E. Cheese are kicking off summer ...

In 2001, I worked a stint in the children’s and youth room at the Fargo Public Library. It was the summer for binge-reading Harry Potter, Junie B. Jones and Captain Underpants. I’m convinced every kid ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Lubbock Public Library invites you to join us for our annual Summer Reading Program from May 22-July 31. This year our theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” We ...

With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...

Summer is the perfect opportunity to jump-start your kids’ interest in reading or keep them reading. See this year’s current ...

A young reader holds up a “I Signed Up for Explore Summer” sign during last year’s kick-off event for Johnson County Public Library’s summer reading program. Registration is now open for the program, ...

Summer vacation is coming up, and when school's out, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to keep learning. While parents can take kids to a new playground, go to the zoo, or visit a new ...

Summer vacation can be a dream for kids, but parents and guardians can be left scrambling to find ways to keep kids entertained without breaking the bank, especially when weather takes outside fun off ...

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers portions of eastern Jackson County, including areas like Blue Springs and Independence. If you have a story idea to share, send an email to Claire at ...