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• Clark: Reading some heavy lifting might toughen kids up

  February 7, 2013 in City, Idaho on Page A5 John Goedde can try to laugh it off all he wants. But his idea to make Idaho high schoolers read Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged” is a keeper. I’ll go Goedde … 26

• Bureau helps promote reading

  November 25, 2012 in City on Page A1 Books have the power to entertain, educate and enrich lives. Like a vehicle, they transport the reader to another place or time, making current cares fade to the background. They’re …

• More from Chris Cleave

  October 10, 2012 in Features With the possible exception of U2, as noted by the title character in Chris Cleave’s novel “Little Bee,” there’s not much in arts and culture that everybody likes.

• NIC wrestlers help first-graders get grip on reading

  June 7, 2012 in City on Page A1 The storied North Idaho College wrestling program has hit a number of milestones in its 43-year history, including 13 national championships. But one achievement away from the mat has coach … 1

• Best-seller to read from her latest, this year’s ‘Reading’ pick

  October 20, 2011 in Features on Page C1 Mary Roach’s latest best-seller, “Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void,” is about the most awkward piece of equipment in the space program: the human body. …

• Book Notes: Hanford’s legacy detailed in new books

  June 5, 2011 in Features on Page D7 Here are two new books about a crucial and controversial issue in our region: • “Atomic Frontier Days: Hanford and the American West” (University of Washington Press, $24.95), by John …

• Summer reading programs set

  June 2, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S11 Kids can now enjoy youth summer reading programs at the Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District. Youth Summer Reading is full of fun activities and programs at each …

• Book Notes: ‘Radioman’ dedication to take place Feb. 25

  February 13, 2011 in Features on Page D7 Here’s a local development that illustrates the power of a book: On Dec. 22, the tower at Spokane International Airport was officially named the Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower. …

• Math, reading gap among Native American students

  June 30, 2010 in City, Nation/World Native American students at schools overseen by the federal Bureau of Indian Education performed significantly worse on national standardized tests in reading and math compared with those in public schools.

• Wash. high school test results will be in the mail

  June 4, 2010 in City High school students who took the statewide achievement tests this spring will be receiving their scores sometime in the next week or so. These are the first results from the …

• Book fairies pay visit to elementary school

  December 17, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page N6 Whitworth University education students, dressed as “book fairies,” surprised the children at Whitman Elementary School last Thursday and read stories to them as part of a community outreach project. According …

• She’s a young reader’s best friend

  May 5, 2009 in City on Page A5 Ivan Morrow was nervous the first time he read to Molly. The 7-year-old Spokane boy had never read aloud to anyone. “Now it’s easier,” Ivan said.

• A turn for the better

  April 19, 2009 in City on Page A1 The Our Kids: Our Business theme this year is mentoring. Sometimes, the mentors don’t even have to be real. Children who read well meet fictional characters who can show them …

• In your words

  April 19, 2009 in City on Page A15 In an e-mail survey, Spokesman-Review adult readers were asked how their reading habits as children changed or expanded the rest of their lives. Here are some responses. ‘My paternal grandparents …

• Gary Brown, 59, Deer Park

  April 19, 2009 in City on Page A14 His childhood: He was raised in the Chicago area. His father, an industrial engineer, traveled extensively and was rarely home. Brown was the oldest of three, and the only boy …

• Here are some recommended reading lists from ’08

  January 4, 2009 in Features on Page D7 It’s another new year, yet some of us are literary laggards. Which means that, for one reason or another, we never got around to reading many of the books that …

• OPEN BOOK

  October 13, 2008 in Features on Page B1 In its seven years of existence, the Spokane Is Reading project has taken several different forms. It’s posed as a study of life on the eastern Colorado plains (Kent Haruf‘s …

• The wonder of words

  May 26, 2008 in Features on Page B1 Ask any librarian – or any kid, for that matter – and they’ll tell you: The best books for children are the ones that speak to the hearts and minds …

• magic

  July 23, 2007 in Features on Page B1 And so, now we have the end of Harry Potter. Or at least we’re at the end of J.K. Rowling’s series of best-selling “Harry Potter” novels. The obvious question to …

• Still time to sign up for summer activites

  May 28, 2007 in Features on Page B3 Summer is creeping ever closer, as evidenced by the warmer weather and jittery children who can’t wait for the school year to end. Many summer programs have been accepting registrations …

• Nic Notes Literacy Day With Read-A-Thon

  October 28, 1995 in Idaho on Page B3 Clear your throats, pack your children’s books and head on down to the Rock’n Read-a-Thon Wednesday at the Harding Family Center. North Idaho College Even Start program is celebrating National …

• Hot Reads Try Something New For Summer - Pick Up A Book!

  June 21, 1995 on Page G1 Laurel Evens, Sudha Nandagopal and Matthew Weaver with some of the books they will be reviewing this summer. Photo by Kristy MacDonald/The Spokesman-Review

• Telling Stories Special Program Brings Library Magic To Kids In Day Care

  May 18, 1995 in Features on Page D1 1. Cecilia McGowan uses a puppet to tell a children’s story. 2. Children at the day care respond to Cecilia McGowan ‘s story. “I have the best job in the …

• Biting Into Books Book Clubs Offer Avid Readers Food For Intellectual Discussion, And Fill A Popular Social Need

  March 19, 1995 in Features on Page E1 It’s a chilly evening, but the room feels cozy. Wine and coffee are flowing, flames flutter in the woodstove and a nearby table features edible treats of all shapes and …