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Audiobooks, comics and magazines count as reading, too. Why experts say 'kids need to be in charge of their reading life.'

When it comes to "reading," some kids prefer audiobooks or graphic novels. Here's why experts say that's OK. (Image: Getty; illustration by Jay Sprogell for Yahoo) Reading is an essential skill for ...
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Bald eagles set records on Christmas Bird Counts in Berks

One statistic from the recent Reading Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 15 that caught the eye of compiler Lucy has nothing to do with birds: There were 61 counters out in the field along with 19 feeder ...
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Of Course Listening to an Audiobook 'Counts' as Reading — and Why the Debate Just Distracts Us From What Matters

It’s an opinion that book lovers often share online: Audiobooks don’t “count” as reading. “Real” readers don’t read audiobooks. You shouldn’t include audiobooks in the tally of books you’ve read in a ...
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Audiobooks, comics and magazines count as reading, too. Why experts say 'kids need to be in charge of their reading life.'

Reading is an essential skill for children’s success. According to national literacy consultant and author Kathryn Starke, it's "the one subject that is needed to be successful in every other subject, ...