I was reading the article What Boys Should Read at The Chronicle Review when I noticed a comment by Nancy Knapp. She says, “I think one of the most important skills a teacher or librarian or parent can have is a knowledge of ‘what’s out there’ for kids to read AND an intimate knowledge of what is likely to appeal to each of the struggling readers they work with.” I totally agree that this is one of the most important factors in increasing the number of students reading. It is, in fact, why I started this site. I saw too many kids and parents coming into the library without any idea of how to find books to read which would interest them. Face it, on a Saturday, there is no way the librarians can personally help each one of these kids. If parents are serious about helping their children to read, one of the top things to do is become familiar with the children’s books and bring home several that might interest (and even challenge) them. Reading is too important to expect only experts (teachers and librarians) to be involved.

Thursday, February 28th, 2008 at 1:06 am. Both comments and pings are currently closed.