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First Lady Reads to Patients at Children's Hospital
First lady Melania Trump’s visit to Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., is a White House tradition that dates back to 1945.
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Publishing Saw Upheaval in 2020, But ‘Books Are Resilient'
Book publishing had a year like no other in 2020, and yet proved remarkably stable
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Pandemic Postpones National Math, Reading Tests Until 2022
Federal officials say national reading and math tests used to track what U.S. students know are being postponed from next year to 2022 over concerns about whether such testing would be feasible or produce valid results amid the pandemic
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Books to Read for Juneteenth, as Recommended by DC's Black Educators
While recent demonstrations spurred by the killing of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor have forced Americans to come to terms with racial inequities in the U.S., they have also brought overdue recognition to historical moments like Juneteenth. Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, the day when enslaved people in Texas and other Confederate states were informed of their freedom, more than…
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Reading During Quarantine
Consumer reporter Susan Hogan has information on how you can read during quarantine with the top-rated e-readers.
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This Photographer Helps Adoptable Dogs With Beautiful Photos
Kaylee Greer has found a way to do what she loves — and be successful. The 33-year-old North Reading, Massachusetts, native is an internationally acclaimed canine photographer, traveling the world photographing dogs for private and commercial clients.
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These Are the Most Popular Books at DC Libraries
To get a peek into what D.C. residents are reading, NBC Washington checked out the DC Public Library’s data on the most popular books and authors of the past year.
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Md. Native Is Library of Congress' National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
A Prince George’s County, Maryland, man who didn’t finish reading his first novel until he was 17 is inspiring millions as an author and poet who is the Library of Congress’ new national ambassador for young people’s literature. Jason Reynolds said he wasn’t interested in literature growing up in Oxon Hill. “There were no writers coming to our school,”...
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Maryland Author and Poet Inspiring Others to Read
A Prince George’s County man who didn’t finish reading his first novel until he was 17 is inspiring millions as a best-selling author. Cory Smith reports.
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Calif. Professor Details Alleged 2004 Sex Assault by Justin Fairfax
A California professor gave her account Wednesday of what she described as a sexual assault by Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax in 2004. Fairfax said he found it “painful” to read what he called a false account of a consensual encounter. News4’s Erika Gonzalez breaks it all down.
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Adult Charter School in DC Offers Another Chance to Learn
Community College Preparatory Academy is an adult charter school in D.C.that gives adults an opportunity to learn. Founder Connie Spinner told News4’s Aaron Gilchrist that her goal is to equip all District residents with marketable lifelong skills. Go here to learn more about the school.
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Local Author Uses Rhythm and Rap to Get Kids to Read
News4’s Molette Green talks with author Caroline Brewer. She uses rhythm, rhyme, and rap to get young readers engaged.
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Girl Whose Photo Looking at Michelle Obama Went Viral Releases Children's Book
Parker Curry, the 4-year-old who went viral after a photo of her looking up at Michelle Obama’s portrait, is now the star of a new children’s book entitled “Parker Looks Up.” She came to the studio with her mom to talk about what makes the book and the portrait so special.
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News4 Your Sunday: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
News4’s Pat Lawson Muse sits down with Emmy-award winning actress Debbie Morgan to talk about their efforts to boost awareness about domestic violence and promote healthy relationships.
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DC Youth Poet Laureate Talks About What Inspires Her
Gabriela Orozco, 2019 DC Poet Laureate, shares what literature and authors inspire her poetry.
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Food 4 Thought: Decoding Bread Labels
Reading labels on grocery staples like bread can be confusing. News4’s Jummy Olabanji helps viewers decode their bread labels.
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Pizza Hut's ‘Book It' Reading Program Gets Digital Update
Remember when you earned points for all the books you read and traded them in for free Personal Pan Pizzas? Children of the ’80s and ’90s may be happy to hear that Pizza Hut’s Book It! program is still around and has a new update for the age of ordering food through apps.
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DC Organization Has Been Tutoring and Mentoring Students Since 1965
For more than 50 years, a D.C. organization has been helping students reach their potential in school and at home. Leon Harris reports.
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Back to School: Tips for Getting Your Kids on a Sleep Schedule
Many parents will soon be setting those alarm clocks for the first day. That early wake-up call can be a real shock to the system after summer vacation. News4’s Doreen Gentzler is Working 4 You to help parents prepare.
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DC Lawmakers Oppose Possible Shelter for Migrant Children
Local lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are speaking against a possible plan by the federal government to put a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in the nation’s capital. News4’s Justin Finch reports.