A guide to early learning: What to know for reading readiness

The 2024 Reading by 9 guide was created through the generous support of the Ballmer Group. Reading to your young child can teach them about emotions and empathy; it can help enrich their vocabulary, foster learning across languages and prepare them for their school journey. For 26 years, Reading by 9 has put together an assortment of resources and book recommendations to help parents build their child’s literacy skills. Children’s books frequently contain unfamiliar and uncommon words, which help your child build a large mental dictionary. Read aloud with your baby The Coquíes Still Sing × Los Coquíes Aún Cantan × Book Recommendations Literacy Programs Support Services Libraries This supplement did not involve the editorial or reporting staff of the Los Angeles Times except where noted.