LitLife

How to raise lifelong readers and writers.

by Pam Allyn

Packing Your Child's Brain for School

It was impossible to avoid Irene. Not impossible to avoid the rain, or the wind, or the delays on mass transit that stalled the city in her aftermath. No, those things you could avoid. Read More

Storytelling Connects us All

What child doesn't remember a magical story told to them by a parent or loved one? What adult isn't captivated by an evocative piece on the radio, or a coworker's rendition of their weekend adventure? Storytelling is one of humans' most basic and effective forms of communication. Read More

THE VALUE OF A PICTURE BOOK: 5 Life-Lessons Your Child Gets From Stories

From books, children learn empathy, patience, curiosity, community, and the importance of imagination. Read More

Pam Allyn is the Executive Director of LitLife, a national organization specializing in innovative literacy education for schools and families.

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About LitLife

LitLife blogger Pam Allyn is the Executive Director and founder of LitWorld, a global organization advocating for children's rights as readers, writers and learners. She is also the Executive Director and founder of LitLife, a national organization dedicated to school improvement, and the author of books for parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone engaging with children and literacy learning.