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Asking questions is a great strategy for young readers to use before, during, and after reading to help monitor their comprehension.

Step-by-step guide for helping your child read non-fiction books.

A review of an Iowa Reading Research Center tool that helps children form and express opinions about what they are reading.

Research shows students often lose reading ability over the summer. Learn how to promote reading for your children to prevent summer reading slide.

To develop enthusiasm for and a habit of reading, parents and teachers need to model being a reader, read to their children or students, and encourage reading for different purposes.

A breakdown of the April 26, 2016 Battle of the Books competition designed to introduce Iowa high school students to award-winning literature.

What are the various types of fiction texts available to children, and what are some examples of each type?

An Iowa elementary school is getting students excited about reading through "One School One Book," where all families are given the same book to read.

An overview of the Iowa Reading Research Center's Making Inferences graphic organizer, a tool to help children organize their thoughts and make inferences.

Book series, also known as infinite fiction, are popular in literature, especially among certain genres. A librarian examines series and their appeal.