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Introducing: Valena D'Angelis, a mage who yields magic with pen and paper. Those of us at Story Shares were lucky enough to speak with D'Angelis about her recent emergence on the publishing scene as an author of epic, inclusive fantasy. Check out what she has to say here!

For most of us, the role of relevance in reading is so intuitive that we must unwind a bit to grasp it. We read things we find interesting. Compelling. Relatable. Personally intriguing in some way.

In school, kids have to read all day. So they might not want to read traditional books at home, especially if reading is difficult for them. But there are lots of other things they can read to get their practice in - and even have fun doing it. Here are six ideas.

Reading aloud to kids is valuable even after they've learned to read themselves. That's especially true for kids who learn and think differently, and who may have a harder time reading and need more encouragement. Here are four reasons to keep reading to kids in grade school.

When kids have trouble with reading, chances are they're not thrilled when it comes time to sit down with a book. For kids with reading difficulties, traditional books can be hard to get through. The dense text or number of pages can lead them to feel bored, frustrated, or embarrassed. The good news is, there are many options outside of the class novel or textbook.

Developing a love of reading can help grade-schoolers build and reinforce their reading skills. Enthusiasm can help kids with learning and attention issues overcome reading challenges. Here are 16 tips you can use to encourage your child to read.

Choosing books at the right reading level can help your child get better at reading - and learn to enjoy reading. Books that are too challenging can discourage kids. Books that are too easy don't give enough opportunity for practice and growth. Follow these steps to find books at the right level for your child.

If the teen in your life struggles with reading, getting him or her to sit down with a book can be very challenging. But it doesn't have to be a battle. Here are 10 strategies you can use to encourage your high schooler to read.

Using these 10 strategies can help make reading familiar and fun for the preschooler in your life. These tips can also help kids who learn and think differently start to work on the basic skills they need to become proficient readers.