A Parent’s Part in Motivating Independent Reading
The following article from the Huffpost illustrates proven methods for promoting independent reading at home.
Join a Teen Book Mail Order Club
Nothing is more exciting than a surprise in the mail! Excite a teen with a book delivered each month. We’ve got something for every ‘tween’ reader, from true stories and graphic novels to classics and new releases. You can also select your own personal favorite titles - or the latest book in your child’s favorite series - with our Build-Your-Own Collection. A unique gift perfect for the 8 to the 12-year-old reader in your life.
2019 Young Adults’ Choices Reading List from the International Literacy Association
When it comes to engaging your young adult with reading, we know the importance of choice. We know that when children can select the books they want to read, with topics in which they are truly interested, they are more likely not only to read them but also to understand and to reflect upon them. With that in mind, we are delighted to bring to you the 2019 Young Adults’ Choices Reading List. Share the list with your young adult and let them choose their next book.
Understanding Your Teen as a Middle School Reader
The following links discuss many reading topics a parent of a middle schooler may encounter:
7th and 8th Grade Reading: What to Expect
Get Your Preteen Out of a Reading Rut
Book Therapy: A Middle School Reading List