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Max and the Metallicans..... it's a world of his own

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Max 11, is a published writer. He publishes at kidpub.com and his work is now selling at Amazon.com.

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Creating a Community of Readers

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Resources on Pinterest to support "Creating a Community of Readers"

...... writers, readers and techies unite....

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In the Digital Age, What Becomes of the Library? | MindShift

In the Digital Age, What Becomes of the Library? | MindShift | Creating a community of readers | Scoop.it
The main reason most parents go to libraries is to get books for their kids. So what becomes of the magic of being surrounded by books when e-readers become more prevalent?
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Keeping boys reading

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How do we prevent boys from giving up on reading as they age? Stephanie Brown shares her tips on how to nurture your sons love of reading into adulthood.
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Friday Reads: Amazon Acquires Goodreads: Thoughts From Experts

Friday Reads: Amazon Acquires Goodreads: Thoughts From Experts | Creating a community of readers | Scoop.it
This week, I'd like to focus on yesterday's big news: Amazon bought the social reading site Goodreads. Since I believe in social reading despite its issues, I am both excited and confused by this a...
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Why Marginalia?

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by Kevin Eagan Today, I’d like to pose a simple question, and give my opinion on something that I’ve struggled with as a reader for a while now: why write in the margins? Why do many readers mark u...

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The High-Tech Teacher: Stuff Students Say and Other Classroom Treasures: Why Read 20 Minutes? Pinterest-Inspired Visual!

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The importance of instilling a need to read

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Reading for pleasure at the age of 15 is a strong factor in determining future social mobility. Indeed, it has been revealed as the most important indicator of the future success of the child.

 

That was the startling finding of research carried out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on education and reading, and their role in promoting social mobility. It highlights why getting teenagers to read for pleasure is more than a sepia-tinted ambition for frustrated parents. It is a fundamental social issue.


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Lucinda Scott-Kellermeier's curator insight, May 9, 6:14 AM

This article addresses UK reading issues, but the message relates to reading curriculum in any country. We need to anchor classic reading choices with contemporary literature reflecting 21st c. teen experiences and concerns.

PEB's comment, May 9, 12:01 PM
We also need to make sure school and public libraries are stocked with materials children and young adults WANT to read.
P Byrne's curator insight, May 15, 8:37 AM

Reading is just as important in the USA!

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Ten Ways to Cultivate a Love of Reading in Students

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"As a teacher, I was obsessed with cultivating a love of reading in my students. I love to read, loved it as a kid too. I'm equally compelled to ensure that my own child loves reading -- and he does. I well aware that I'm on a mission -- but I also know it's a worthy one!

Here are ten suggestions for how any teacher, teaching any subject can participate in this mission, and how parents and administrators can help."


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BJ Neary's comment, February 17, 10:09 AM
Thanks to Heather Stapleton, many great ideas for sharing our love of reading with our students.
Heather Stapleton's comment, February 17, 5:28 PM
Thanks for kind words BJ. A big thanks to all the fantastic people who share their knowledge and are passionate about inspiring young people to read. :)
Alison Hewett Doak's curator insight, April 6, 6:31 PM

ten suggestions - lots of great ideas

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Education World: Male Teachers Show That Real Men Read

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Posters showing men reading and talking about the benefits of reading can encourage more boys to pick up books.

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Resources for Working with Reluctant Readers

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"Are guys reluctant readers? That question is debatable; the truth is some guys are and some guys aren't, just as some girls are and some girls aren't...

 

...People will read, when they find something they connect with. Our job as librarians (and teachers and parents) is to help them make those connections.  Here are some resources that can help you do that."


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Heather Stapleton's curator insight, April 21, 1:57 AM

One of a number of posts from the fantastic Teen Librarian Toolbox blog on "reluctant readers".

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"Mindfulness Improves Reading Ability, Working Memory, and Task-Focus, say UC Santa Barbara Researchers " - UC Santa Barbara News Release | Teacher Learning Networks

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Mindfulness Improves Reading Ability, Working Memory, and Task-Focus, say UC Santa Barbara Researchers


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Book trailers | Inside A Dog

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A site for young people about the books they like to read. Discover the latest youth literature news, find YA books for teenagers (reviewed by teens), join a book club and discuss your favourite reads, and enter our monthly competitions.

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Debbie Northway's curator insight, March 15, 12:54 AM

How to make a book trailer!

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Reading to children 'long impact'

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Children whose parents frequently read with them in their first year of school are still showing the benefit when they are 15, says an international study.
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The Case for Preserving the Pleasure of Deep Reading | MindShift

The Case for Preserving the Pleasure of Deep Reading | MindShift | Creating a community of readers | Scoop.it
The deep reading of books and the information-driven reading we do on the web are very different, both in the experience they produce and in the capacities they develop.
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Whiz-kid rewrites the book on literacy

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After a slow start to reading, eight-year-old Joshua Magee-Fraser is publishing his own stories.
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koalansw - Blog

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Lisa Bu: How books can open your mind | Video on TED.com

What happens when a dream you've held since childhood … doesn't come true? As Lisa Bu adjusted to a new life in the United States, she turned to books to expand her mind and create a new path for herself.
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The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens: Scientific American

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E-readers and tablets are becoming more popular as such technologies improve, but research suggests that reading on paper still boasts unique advantages

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SCIS's curator insight, May 12, 6:42 PM

How does the technology we use change the way that we read? 

Carey Leahy's curator insight, May 13, 7:17 PM

We need to develop the skills to use both formats.  Interesting discussion with links to research.  Supports learning texts in paper format.

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Reading For Australia

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Engaging Boys in Literacy

"Boys need a sense of purpose in order to engage with what they do. Give them an audience, create real ‘wow’ moments and help develop a love of fiction. Gary Wilson explores some practical ways in which you can help to engage boys."


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Bonnie Bracey Sutton's comment, February 27, 6:13 AM
This is a great article.
Pippa Davies @PippaDavies 's curator insight, March 1, 12:02 PM

Boys love book club!  Teaching wilderness skills by reading Swiss Family Robinson!  

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Tips to help boys

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What boys like to read

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"Scieszka was ahead of curve a decade ago when he launched the Guys Read initiative, a web-based literacy program for boys. Although it has already spawned three anthologies of stories for pre-teen boys, guysread.com is for really for guys of any age. Some of the subcategories under the “Books that Guys Read” section explain more than I could in much less time:

“Outer space, but without aliens”

“People being transformed into animals”

“How to build stuff”

“At least one explosion”"


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Get Dads Reading

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"Booktrust has launched a new campaign to encourage dads in Britain to read more with their children.

 

Research shows that in most families it's mums who do the majority of reading with children, but we want dads to have the chance to enjoy time reading with their children too."


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Anu Ojaranta's curator insight, March 18, 8:28 AM

A good thing to set emphasis on! Parents example plays a big role in childrens reading!

Elizabeth Hutchinson's curator insight, March 18, 1:42 PM

Dads, get your books out :) 

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Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading

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Parents of minor children have a special relationship with libraries. Most believe libraries are very important for their children and provide extra resources that are not available at home.

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Parents are likelier to be users of Libraries because of their recognition of the importance of the Library in developing their children's reading and literacy

Carey Leahy's curator insight, May 13, 7:22 PM

Parents are significant in supporting libraries.

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Cart’s Top 200 Adult Books for Young Adults: Two Decades in Review

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Cart applies his considerable expertise as columnist and critic for Booklist to identifying 200 exceptional adult books that will satisfy a variety of young adults’ recreational reading tastes. Based on the notoriously choosy reading interests of today’s older young adults.


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Marita Thomson's curator insight, March 8, 1:36 PM

I look forward to getting my hands on this volume for some inspiration.

Joyce Valenza's curator insight, March 10, 2:27 PM

add your insight...

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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

A wonderful animated short movie: "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" - what a title and what a powerful story.

 

This movie won an Oscar in 2012.  


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Learning2Read - Research proves benefits of reading to children, from The Age, 3rd March 2013

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