http://www.scbwi.org
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
 

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/reading/11099
Author Julie Coiro stresses the importance of reading aloud to children. In her article titled “The Magical Gift of Reading Aloud,” she describes some basic reading techniques by age level and directs her advice to parents and caregivers.
 

http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5287.html
This article by Nikki Cavalier Rabel is published through the Ohio State University office of Family and Consumer Sciences. The author stresses that “Reading to Children is Essential.” She documents the fact that teaching children to love and respect books can provide them a head start to succeeding in life.
 

http://www.child-reading-tips.com/
Statistics from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development advocate that, “Teaching your child to read at an early age will increase their chances for future success.” The article documents that children who have reading problems have problems later in life. Surveys indicated that half of young people with criminal records have reading difficulties. Of youth with a history of substance abuse, half have reading problems.
 

http://ri.essortment.com/readingaloudt_rbif.htm
This article at VeryBestKids.com stresses that reading aloud to your children helps them succeed in life. Reading to children develops language, imagination, good memories, thinking skills, and vocabulary. Besides, it’s fun!
 

http://www.vistabook.com/
An independent full-service bookstore in Boise, featuring books from and about Idaho.
 

http://www.SPANnet.org
Web site for the Small Publishers Association of North America, a nonprofit organization whose members are involved in the creation, distribution, and sale of books and associated products.

http://www.idahoptv.org/
Web site for Idaho Public Television.