Creating a community of readers

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

Via SCIS

Via Debbie Northway

"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”"

Via Heather Stapleton

"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."

Via Heather Stapleton

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.

Via SCIS

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.  

Via Kenneth Mikkelsen, Lynnette Van Dyke

Some digital pioneers think that the online sharing of books via social media -- social reading -- may become the dominant way of both consuming and producing stories.

Via Debbie Northway

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...

Via Lynnette Van Dyke

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.

Via Karen Bonanno, Debbie Northway

"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."

Via Heather Stapleton

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

Via Heather Stapleton

"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."

Via Heather Stapleton

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.

Via Debbie Northway

An independent book room in Bushwick is bringing a little sexy back to the library. Leave it to Brooklyn...

 

Via Doug Mirams, Buffy J. Hamilton, Joyce Valenza