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Reading Horizons’ 2011 Summer Reading Recommendations, Ages 6-8

Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee Meet Bink and Gollie, two precocious little girls — one tiny, one tall, and both utterly irrepressible. Setting out from their super-deluxe tree house and powered by plenty of peanut butter (for …

Reading Horizons’ 2011 Summer Reading Recommendations, Ages 9-12

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger Dwight, a loser, talks to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of Yoda. If that weren’t strange enough, the puppet is uncannily wise and prescient. Origami Yoda predicts the date of …

The Green Behind Reading

I have been working on a press release for Reading Horizons. As part of my research, I have stumbled upon some alarming literacy statistics. It’s things that I knew but, somehow, seeing them again in black and white is more than …

Promote Adult Literacy by Teaching Reading Skills

Without realizing it, you may already know an adult who cannot read. Non-literate adults are often very adept at concealing their lack of reading skills. At least one in five Americans is illiterate, and another 25% are able to read at …

Choosing the Right Gift for Children with ADHD

Finding the right gift for a child with ADHD or other learning problems can be a challenge. Author, Kristin Stansbury says that, “One key to selecting presents is to think about the whole child — his/her struggles, skills, strengths, and …

V5 for 5 Days: Reading Software for Struggling Readers for Independent Learning

One of the best things about Reading Horizons v5 software is that it allows user to learn on an independent level. Because Reading Horizons v5 is designed for users ages 10 to adult, it is especially important that independent learning …

V5 for 5 Days: Reading Intervention Program for Schools Now Available for Use At Home

The release of Reading Horizons v5 At Home has been earnestly awaited ever since the release of Reading Horizons v5 for use in schools was released this past April. We are eager to help our home users get the program …

V5 for 5 Days: Relief for Struggling Readers

Reading offers learning, entertainment, and opportunities. It is one of the most vitally important skills an individual develops in their lifetime. That is why Reading Horizons is thrilled to announce the release of its v5 software for use at home. …