How to Raise a Child Who Loves Reading

Raising a child who loves reading begins with access, consistency, and joy. When books are a natural part of daily life and associated with fun, kids develop lifelong reading habits.

Model reading yourself. Let your child see you reading and talk about what you are reading. Celebrate books together and treat them as rewards instead of chores.

Keep books in every room, and let kids choose their own titles. Book choice is critical to motivation. Visit the library, explore bookstores, and join a kids’ book club like Owl Post Books to keep fresh titles coming.

Make reading a bonding activity with regular story time, shared books, and book-related crafts or conversations.

It is not about reading harder books faster. It is about creating a lifelong love of stories.