One of the easiest ways of convincing kids of the joy of reading is to read funny books. Funny books help instill a positive impression about books and reading, assist in diffusing the difficulties ...

If you're in need of a joyful read, we have book recommendations. USA TODAY colleagues share the books that made them laugh.

The author of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series shares a handful of titles that have helped shape his sense of humor. By Jeff Kinney Jeff Kinney is the author, most recently, of “Partypooper,” the ...

Greenfield-Central teachers poured their hearts this month into transforming J.B. Stephens Elementary into a tropical ...

In our anxious, tech-filled world, fewer of us are reading for pleasure. Here’s how to get back in touch with the joy of books. Maybe you missed the news because you were enjoying the last lazy days ...

It’s an event that brings thousands out to Daffin Park to celebrate reading and literacy. Books, Blankets, & Family fun ...

In this week's nonprofit spotlight, we highlight Reach Out and Read Rhode Island, a group that has put literacy and getting ...