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Get kids reading with these 12 amazing magazines for ages 6-14
One of my go-to suggestions for families with reluctant readers is to try different kinds of reading. Not just reading books, but all kinds of text. Studies show that the more printed materials that are available to kids, the better…
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What to do if your kids HATE reading: Advice for parents of reluctant readers
As a children’s librarian, I spend a lot of time helping families find books– but what about when a kid doesn’t WANT any books? Every suggestion shot down, every title rejected with barely a glance, award winners and popular authors…
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How busy families can read more
We just finished our Summer Reading Club (SRC) at my library and this year we simplified things by having adults, teens, and children sign up using the same gamesheet. Our goal is to get people reading over the summer (and…
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5 ways to turn your reluctant reader into a total bookworm
It can be frustrating when your formerly bookworm kid suddenly stops reading. And it’s scary when your child’s teacher says they HAVE to read a certain amount of books (usually in a specific reading level) or they’ll be in danger…
