As the New York Public Library marks its 125th anniversary, it’s celebrating by giving kids a treat that will have them booked all summer.
NYPL released a list of 125 children’s books from the last 125 years to help spark a child’s love of reading. “125 Kids Books We Love” is available to view online and was curated by expert librarians.
It’s a follow-up to “125 Books We Love” released by the library on Valentine’s Day featuring titles for adults. This list is geared to help parents encourage kids to keep reading during the coronavirus pandemic while schools are closed.
Research from the Northwest Evaluation Association shows that children typically lose about 20% of their literary skills over summer vacations.