For the longest time, I always believed that I was born in the wrong time period. When I was younger, I thought I most definitely belonged in the 50's and 60's when foxtrot, swing, hand jive and cha cha were all the rage. Now, in the 21st century, I can't help but think how much I would have thrived as a student today surrounded by educational technology and innovative ideas. Take, for example, the all-new Kindle E-reader. With its thin and ultra light design, kids can keep up with their latest novel study by reading an e-book version without screen glare, making it easy on the eyes. And because it holds thousands of books and boasts a battery that lasts for weeks, they can enjoy their own personal mobile library anywhere they go without distractions such as alerts or notifications. But what makes this device all the more innovative is the built-in Kindle FreeTime feature.

The Kindle FreeTime feature allows parents to set up profiles for their children and set reading goals. For example, you could set their daily reading goal to 30 minutes and, if they achieve that goal, they will be rewarded with achievement badges. Because you can customize these goals, you can slowly increase them as your child grows in their reading ability. Badges and personalized goals would have been a big motivator for me as a reluctant reader, I am sure. Parents are kept in the loop with a progress report that shows total time spent reading, number of words looked up, badges earned, and books read. Plus, they can rest assured that their kids are enjoying books in a simple, fun, and safe environment, knowing that they cannot access the browser or make purchases in the Kindle Store thanks to best-in-class parental controls.

While families can celebrate reading milestones with Kindle FreeTime achievement badges, kids reading their first chapter books can tackle more challenging books with a little help from Word Wise. Available on many popular English language titles, Word Wise provides short and simple definitions that automatically appear above difficult words, making it easier to enjoy and quickly understand what they are reading. They can also tap on a word to bring up a simple card with definitions, synonyms, and more, improving their vocabulary.

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To help you and your little ones celebrate reading milestones with Kindle FreeTime, one lucky reader will win a $100 Amazon.ca gift card! This could be used to purchase the all-new Kindle E-reader, which currently retails for $79.99, a protective cover or even to update your e-library. Simply leave a comment on this post sharing what you love most about the all-new Kindle E-reader or the Kindle FreeTime feature and complete the Rafflecopter form below. Open to residents of Canada, excluding Quebec.

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Do you consider yourself a booklover? I have to admit that I read less books than most people I know. But since I have had my smartphone, I find that I am reading more and more. Granted that reading novels using my smartphone isn't necessarily the smartest solution, I still love having the ability to read a chapter here and there no matter where I go.

If you love the flexibility of toting around virtually hundreds of ebooks along with a smartphone, check out the latest Rogers promotion where you can get a free Kindle Paperwhite 3G e-Reader when you purchase a new smartphone and activate a new line on any eligible three-year plan. This offer is available to new or existing customers who meet the criteria and redeem the offer by May 30. This offer has been extended until May 15 so if you're in the market for a new phone, visit www.rogerspromotions.com/kindle for full terms and conditions.

What I like about having a smartphone and an e-reader is that I can buy a Kindle book via the Kindle Reading app on my smartphone (available in both English and French) and read that same book on my Kindle. I can also take advantage of the built-in Whispersync technology and automatically save and synchronize what I'm reading across both devices or even use the web browser to check out the latest on RedBoard. The Kindle Paperwhite also reads more like paper without the glare of a smartphone, plus you can easily adjust the font and text size for a more enjoyable read.

If you're looking for some suggestions on what books to read this summer, the RogersBuzz team has compiled a list of favourite beach reads on RedBoard.

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Now that spring has finally arrived, I am counting down the days until summer. Not only do I get to enjoy a couple of months off work with the kids, but I also plan to cross off some titles on my must-read book list. Nothing screams 'summer' more than lounging on the patio with a fresh cup of coffee and a good book! 

In anticipation of summer reading, the RogersBuzz team has compiled a list of their favourite beach reads to share with you. From books that have inspired TV series and feature films to romance novels and suspenseful stories, you're sure to find something to help inspire your next book selection. Personally, I think I'm leaning towards @RogersSarahM's suggestion: Revenge Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger. She had me at 'Prada.' Check out the full list of favourite beach books on RedBoard.

Si vous cherchez des livres en français à ajouter à votre liste de lecture estivale, vous trouverez des suggestions sur le site FilRouge. Cet été, @RogersElise vous propose Anna Karénine de Tolstoï dont l'adaptation cinématographique était très connue l'année dernière. Je ne l'ai jamais lu mais c'est sur ma liste, bien sûr.

What about you? Which books do you plan on reading this summer? If you're like me and like to get away for the weekend, an ereader would be perfect for bringing hundreds of books along without weighing down your luggage. Hence the reason why I am so excited to share with you the Summer Reading Contest on RedBoard and FilRouge. They are giving away one Kindle Paperwhite 3G (approximate value of $199.99) and one Sony Xperia ZL smartphone (approximate value of $624.99)!

To be eligible to win, all you have to do is visit RedBoard or FilRouge and tell them your favourite novel to read in the summer. There is a limit of one entry per person and it must not exceed 100 words. The winner will be selected at random. This contest ends at noon on Monday, April 15, 2013 so be sure to enter soon. Click here for full contest details and rules.

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