In this interview with Lee Kelly, you'll find out about her Havertown roots, favorite Philly hotspots, and what it's like to ...

When should you start reading to babies? This is a question I get asked all the time as a Speech-Language Pathologist and I ...

Ensuring reading success in children can begin in infancy. I wrote this post to give you the tools you need to understand the stages of reading development. From birth through elementary school, there ...

Reading readiness is a subject I am asked about all the time. When should my child be reading? Where do I start? I wanted to provide you with information that will help you determine if your child is ...

What is phonological awareness and why is it an important first step in becoming a confident reader? People ask me all the time how they can help their children develop the essential pre-reading ...

Many of you may not know this but, in addition to running Beyond the Bookends, I am also a trained, licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with teaching certification who has been working with children ...

Making a list of fiction books about a funeral may seem like a really weird kind of book list, and on some level, it may seem morbid. However, books with a funeral are not necessarily depressing.

If you know me, you know that I love a quirky book post and this one fits the bill. You would think that all books with secret in the title would be mysteries, but you would be mistaken! These are my ...

It is crazy how fast your baby becomes a walking, talking toddler. Their vocabulary explodes as does their need to explore everything. What books are good for 2-year-olds? Storytime needs to be ...

The Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2025 is a complete list of Reese’s book picks for 2025. I wanted to make this list to see how the book choices change and evolve from year to year. I have been a ...