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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
