The latest BUZZ Box focuses on one of the most integral aspects of childhood - PLAY - and includes a booklist filled with titles that examine the value of good sportsmanship.

PA Promise for Children has put together a list of 10 books about being afraid for children to read.

PA Promise for Children has released its October list of books for kindergartners that pairs eight titles across two categories with accompanying activities.

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

To celebrate September’s National Early Literacy Month, The Pennsylvania Key’s monthly Health Trends in Early Childhood is highlighting how early literacy helps to support children’s well-being and health.

PA Promise for Children released its list of September books for preschoolers, recommending eight books across four categories and combining some of them with activities that can increase interest in literacy.

This month’s Buzzword is PLAY, which means any fun, freely chosen activity done just for the joy of it.

Sesame Workshop has shared some tips for shared reading with children from birth to age 3.

Although promoting early literacy is a year-round endeavor, September has been designated as National Literacy Month, during which educators and caregivers should encourage reading among children.

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

PA Promise for Children has released its list of August books for preschoolers that includes eight titles across four categories.

One of the summer’s challenges for caregivers is making sure that children do not lose some of the skills they have gained over the past year. A critical way to ensure this is to find ways to make reading more appealing for those who aren’t naturally inclined to pick up a book.

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and identify them.

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning has released two nature-related book lists for children as part of its 2026 Summer Learning & Literacy Road Trip.

PA Promise for Children has released a list of eight books for kindergarteners to read in July that are broken into four categories.

Summer provides a much-needed break for children from school routines, but it’s also an important time to ensure that the learning doesn’t stop for a long period of time.

A group of 30 independent bookstores in southwestern Pennsylvania will participate in an event that will enable participants to discover bookstores in the region and win raffle prizes.

PA Promise for Children has released its list of July books for preschoolers, providing eight titles across four categories.

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.