Rockstar Reads

IT'S BEEN 25 YEARS! I can hardly believe that it's been a quarter-century! On that fateful morning, the cloudless blue sky seemed to stretch to infinity. It was absolutely beautiful. The excitement of the second day, of the second full week of school was palpable . I drove just above the speed limit to get to school early. As I waited for the traffic light to change, the memory of last night's convo with my oldest son who had just begun his sophomore year at college made me

Preparing for a successful school year is about preparing our minds, hearts, and daily habits. Discover practical strategies for both parents and educators to build emotional readiness, foster confidence, and cultivate purpose-driven learning routines.

ehind every confident reader lies a critical foundation: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Discover how stories like Lizzie B. Hayes on a Mission help children develop empathy, resilience, and self-confidence. Plus, get a quick 10-minute Family Discussion Activity to try with your young reader tonight!

Discover how to cultivate a Scholar Success Mindset in your child and beat the summer slide using the Rockstar Reader Summer Reading Challenge.

Discover how to cultivate a Scholar Success Mindset in your child and beat the summer slide using the Rockstar Reader Summer Reading Challenge.

We’re in the middle of a "reading quiet," but at KPCarterWrites, we’re ready to turn up the volume. Between the ages of 8 and 12, children often lose their "Rockstar Reader" status to screens and school stress. This week, we explore how library visits provide the agency, variety, and adventure needed to bridge the literacy gap and help our kids level up.

Family Literacy Month is the perfect time to bring reading into your daily routine. Simple activities like family read-alouds, book swaps, and library visits can make November a month filled with learning and connection.

Family Literacy Month is the perfect time to bring reading into your daily routine. Simple activities like family read-alouds, book swaps, and library visits can make November a month filled with learning and connection.

Family Literacy Month is the perfect time to bring reading into your daily routine. Simple activities like family read-alouds, book swaps, and library visits can make November a month filled with learning and connection.