How can I get my teenager excited about books?
“Many will say they don’t like to read, but after talking with them you’ll discover they are into Wrestlemania, biographies of Stone Cold Steve Austin or Chyna… Talk with your local teen librarian to find ways teens can do this online [where they already spend a great deal of time].”
Judy Nelson, president of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
“Talk to your teen about what he or she is reading. What do they like about it? What bothers them? Don’t be surprised if you end up talking about a lot more than books. More importantly, share their interests. Read something your teen recommends.”
Timothy Shanahan, President, International Reading Association
“Help him choose the right books—you don’t want a child who’s reading five years below grade level picking up some outrageously difficult book, because then you just introduce frustration…”
Paul Rosier, co-author of The 90% Reading Goal, Executive Director, WashingtonAdministrators Association of School
Wanda Jennings, Lake Elsinore, CA 01/22/08
Our teachers would be thrilled if their students read a lot! Don't confiscate, negotiate! Your students should read texts for a set amount of pages daily. After that, free reading.
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