Tuesday, September 29, 2015

How to get your kid to be a fanatic reader...

This article hit home with me. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share it here. Lots of great advice and resources to help us all.

"The best way to get kids reading more is to give them books that they'll gobble up -- and that will make them ask for another. Yes, it's that simple.    1 + 1 = 2. Kids say the No. 1 reason they don't read more is that they can't find books they like. Freedom of choice is a key to getting them motivated and excited. Vampire sagas, comics, manga, books of sports statistics -- terrific! -- as long as kids are reading. Should they read on e-tablets? Sure, why not? How about rereading a book? Definitely. And don't tell them a book is too hard or too easy. "Great Expectations"? Absolutely. "Finnegans Wake"? Well, maybe not. And remember, books can be borrowed free at libraries." -- Author, James Patterson

Want to read more? See the full article by James Patterson here: