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How audiobooks can help your child with summer reading
By Laura Harris at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Children are encouraged to read 15 to 30 minutes a day, but during the summer, that may get lost. A local nonprofit said something free and easy can help parents encourage those reading minutes.
“When kids hear someone else read to them, even if it’s an audiobook, it helps them to actually hea...
Key takeaway A local nonprofit said something free and easy can help parents encourage those reading minutes.
Why this matters in Frisco News
In Frisco , where education is a top priority, the summer reading challenge is a crucial aspect of maintaining students' literacy skills. The nonprofit Catch Up & Read's suggestion to utilize audiobooks is particularly relevant, given the city's goal of supporting students in underserved communities. By providing access to free audiobooks, parents can help their children stay on track with reading, even when school is out. This is especially important in Frisco, where students who fall behind in reading by third grade may struggle to catch up. The city's libraries and educational institutions can play a key role in promoting summer reading programs and providing resources for parents to encourage their children's literacy development. As NBC 5's Reading With You initiative demonstrates, there are many ways to make reading engaging and rewarding for kids, and Frisco's community can benefit from these efforts to support childhood literacy.
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Category: library ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? Children are encouraged to read 15 to 30 minutes a day, but during the summer, that may get lost. A local nonprofit said something free and easy can help parents encourage those reading minutes.
“When kids hear someone else read to them, even if it’s an audiobook, it helps them to actually hea...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 26, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories and curated for Frisco News readers.
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