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Reluctant Readers

Growing Reader

Reading Rewards That Work

Reading incentives can work, if used judiciously. Here’s how to know what’s a smart reward and what might morph into an exercise in frustration.

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Tips & Advice

Real Men Read: Raising Boys Who Love to Read

What’s the best way to inspire the next generation of male readers? Male reading role models. Get tips on the best ways to encourage boys to become readers.

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Growing Reader

Tween

12 Outrageously Funny Graphic Novels for Reluctant Young Readers

These irresistible graphic novels full of wordplay, slapstick, silly scenarios, and oddball premises will have young readers laughing out loud.

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Growing Reader

Graphic Novels Can Turn Reluctant Readers Into Lifelong Book Lovers

Author and illustrator Mika Song examines how graphic novels can help kids become readers.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Highly Engaging Audiobooks Sure To Hook Reluctant Readers

Motivate struggling readers with these fun and exciting audiobooks featuring popular narrators sure to provide a great listening experience.

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Tween

Teen

The Great Library Series Turned My Tween Son Into a Reader

I brought home book after book in the hope that something would pique my son’s interest and nothing ever did ... They sat in the living room completely untouched.

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Growing Reader

Parent-Tested, Expert-Recommended Advice for When Your Child Isn’t Reading Yet

Watching your child struggle with anything is difficult. And that can feel especially so when it comes to reading. Here is some helpful advice from parents who've been there and experts in the know.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Making Mr. Lemoncello Proud: Chris Grabenstein on the Value of Libraries Today

Chris Grabenstein, author of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series, discusses his own relationship with books growing up and the unique role libraries can play in kids' lives.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

How to Make Reading Fun: 25 Ideas Kids Will Love

Bestselling author, mom, and one-time struggling reader Jean Reagan shares some great ideas for how to make reading fun for kids.

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Growing Reader

Tween

When Reading Speed Matters for Kids

When it comes to kids and reading, does speed matter? The answer is yes and no. A reading specialist explains what we should pay attention to.

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Tween

7 Lessons for Parents of Reluctant Middle Grade Readers

Something happened when my daughter was finally ready for middle grade books — namely, she wasn’t that into them. Frustrated, I went looking for some advice.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Why Graphic Novels Are Storytelling Quicksand for Reluctant Readers (In a Good Way)

Some kids fall in love with reading. Some don’t. Judd Winick, author of Hilo, explains why he thinks the kids in the “don’t” column would dig comics.

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Teen

Scare Tactics: Creepy Novels That Captivate Reluctant Teen Readers

When I hear about a teenager hates reading or doesn't like books, I have a theory about why they’re so anti-reading: they just haven’t been properly scared.

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Growing Reader

Tween

How to Spot a Fake (Reader)

Your kid may seem like a real bookworm, but could they have you fooled? Here's how to tell the difference between a real reader and a fake.

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