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A Guide to Storytime is Reading by 9’s annual bilingual reading guide for parents and educators. It supports young kids as they develop their reading and literacy skills, which are crucial for future academic success.
Leer en Español | Download the 2022 guide | Last year’s guide
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By Kids, For Kids
In this year’s reading guide, Reading by 9 is spotlighting child authors to inspire the next generation of young storytellers. Below are three featured stories, but look out for more throughout our guide (indicated by an asterisk).
Babies and Kindergarten
1st to 2nd grade
3rd to 4th grade
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Tips and tricks for our readers
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Book Recommendations
Babies to Kindergarten
1st to 2nd grade
3rd to 4th Grade
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Literacy Programs
826LA - Sunset Blvd location
Echo Park
More Info
826LA - Venice Blvd. location
Mar Vista
More Info
Access Books
More Info
CSUN L.A. Times Literacy Center
Northridge
More Info
News Literacy Project
More Info
Reading to Kids
Sawtelle
More Info
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Support Services
Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors
Chinatown
More Info
Families Forward Learning Center
Pasadena
More Info
Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Koreatown
More Info
Mar Vista Family Center Preschool
Del Rey
More Info
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
Bell Gardens
More Info
Proyecto Pastoral Centro de Alegria
Boyle Heights
More Info
Proyecto Pastoral La Guarderia
Boyle Heights
More Info
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Libraries
Los Angeles Public Library
More Info
Los Angeles County Library
More Info
Orange County Public Libraries
More Info
This supplement did not involve the editorial or reporting staff of the Los Angeles Times except where noted.
The guide is free to parents, educators and organizations working with children and families. To contact us with comments and questions or to receive more information, email public.affairs@latimes.com.
Los Angeles Times Public Affairs manages philanthropy, community engagement and corporate social responsibility at the nation’s largest metropolitan daily news organization. We broaden perspectives, empower storytellers and inspire our community to question and transform the world around them. For more information, visit latimes.com/readingby9.
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