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Kids Not Reading Enough? Patch Has Tips from Author James Patterson
Bestselling author James Patterson gives tips on making your child an avid reader. Plus, here's a great reading list for the fall to get you started.

Ashley joined the Patch team in 2011 after reporting for The Somerville News and working at an editorial firm in Cambridge. She graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a B.A. in Advertising and M.F.A. in Nonfiction Writing. You may see her covering events around town or at Starbucks, feel free to say hi!
Ashley is always on the lookout for a great story. If you have a tip, feel free to call her at 978.548.8817.
Bestselling author James Patterson gives tips on making your child an avid reader. Plus, here's a great reading list for the fall to get you started.

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Shooting stars will be flying early in the morning in Reading or North Reading. The Orionids meteor shower promises to be a show worth watching.
The Woburn gym is owned by Reading resident Mike Boyle, personal trainer to local stars.
Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer.
The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The town of Reading has been putting all of their records online for easy access since 2007, and now other town departments are working toward the same goal.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. Make sure your pink purchases always go towards the cause.
Summit Focused On Strengthening School Safety Systems.
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
Columbus Day: What's open and closed in Reading and North Reading on Monday, Oct. 10
Here's some additional facts about Sunday's big game we bet you didn't know, and some more useful information including kickoff time and where to watch the game in Windsor Locks and East Windsor.
A concert, costume swap and a wine tasting are all on tap this weekend.
Search our interactive campaign contribution database and find out who from North Reading and Reading has donated to the presidential campaigns.