Children's Services

WHRO has teamed up with Bright by Text, a national parent texting program, to put expert tips, games and child development information directly into the hands of parents and caregivers, with content focused on pre-birth through age eight.

Ms. Martha shares a story titled "Perfect Blue," written and illustrated by Adilynn Rudolph from Williamsburg Montessori School.

Since 1995, WHRO has invited students to pull out their pens and colored pencils and get creative! The PBS KIDS Writers Contest has ended and our judges have chosen the winners. Join us on May 10 to watch our winners read their stories!

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "Snakes Save the Day," written and illustrated by Elizabeth Dabney House. She attends Hampton Roads Academy.

Ms. Martha shares a story written and illustrated by Gordan Wyatt. He attends Coventry Elementary in Yorktown, Virginia.

A local educator and eMediaVA Ambassador shares tips to encourage reading in the classroom during Read Across America Week.

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "The Missing Bunny." It was written by Elizabeth Porter. She attends Greenbrier Intermediate School in Chesapeake Virginia.

WHRO Public Media’s colorful Literacy Van made a different type of community visit this week—one to receive books instead of giving them away.

Ms. Martha shares a story titled "The Name Game," written and illustrated by Tait Drames. He attends Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News.

Sunday, March 2 is Read Across America Day, and it kicks off Read Across America Week. Help your children practice reading and embrace a love of books with these apps, printables, crafts and games.