When curricula only focus on strict, narrow assessments, we disenfranchise students from the true power of writing. Writing ...

Want to teach your kids how to write a letter? Start by reading children’s books picture mentor texts filled with letter writing, and use them as examples! Mentor texts like these children’s books ...

Jennifer Yang, a mother of two, and founder of Dearist, a book and stationery series for kids with everything needed to write and mail personal handwritten letters, turned her passion for letter ...

It’s a milestone that leaves parents beaming with pride: the first time their child shakily writes out their own name. And it’s the start of many more key childhood moments, from Christmas lists to ...

In today’s digital-first world, the art of handwritten letters feels almost forgotten. Yet for children growing up surrounded by instant messaging and emojis, letters carry a kind of weight and magic ...

British author Martin Amis, in his usual adorable self-depreciating way, recently managed to insult a great many children and those who write for children. He is quoted as having said (on the BBC's ...

It's the time of year when we send or get the most fun mail. What is it about getting something in the mail? Sara Algoe, a professor at the University of North Carolina, researches social interactions ...