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Reading, writing, and spelling, taught with curiosity and care

Rain City Reading provides individualized literacy intervention, as well as professional development for literacy specialists. Build skills by learning how language works, and practice in engaging, meaningful ways.

1:1 LITERACY SUPPORT
RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONALS
Kathleen Love of Rain City Reading is smiling while sitting at a wooden table with an open MacBook laptop in front of her in a well-lit room with a large painting of a landscape on the wall behind her.

Hi, I’m Kathleen

I've spent 20+ years as a speech-language pathologist and literacy specialist. I support people who need extra help with reading and spelling, guiding them as they build foundational skills and discover the logic and joy of language. I also assist literacy specialists with their learning journeys.

Get to Know Me
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How We Can Work Together

I offer a variety of services, including individualized literacy intervention, consulting, talks, community events, and courses. Whether you’re a parent looking for help for your child, a dyslexic adult wanting to understand spelling using the Structured Word Inquiry framework, or a literacy specialist seeking to develop your skills, I’ve got something for you.

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What Families are Saying

  • “Kathleen at Rain City Reading is amazing. Her experience as a speech language pathologist then applying it to literacy makes her one of the best resources available in Bellingham.”

    — Katy S.

  • “Kathleen at Rain City Reading changed our child’s life – no, really! Through consistent care, masterful skill and endless creativity, Kathleen connected with our daughter, found the activities and topics that excited her, and built her skills over the years.”

    — Angie D.

  • “I highly recommend Kathleen!!!!!!! She gave my bright, dyslexic kid the tools he needs to thrive in school and in life, and we will be forever grateful.”

    —Mickie Farris

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