Category Archives: Dormant Readers

The Book Bag, Books for Ages 9 to 12 (November/December 2008)

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The middle-grade audience is probably one of the toughest for writers. These are savvy readers … they can see through junk easily, and won’t waste time if they don’t connect to a story quickly. This is also the audience that is most likely to be pulled away from reading as something fun to do. So when our reviewers came back with “wow, this is really good,” they made my day. Click the book’s title to visit our website and get more details. Click the cover to connect with a bookseller. The Reading Tub uses its earnings from purchases to donate books to at-risk readers and keep the website subscription-free. Football Hero by Tim Green Ty Lewis is a 12-year-old whose … Read more →

Reading Round-Up, 1 December

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Regular readers know that Jen Robinson and I are blog-pooling to produce the weekly literacy news and reading round-ups. Yesterday, Jen posted an incredibly comprehensive Children’s Literacy Round-Up, with blurbs that link you to litearcy studies, reading ideas, new resources, and award-wining programs. Here are two of the things I learned this week. In the spirit of the holiday, be sure to read … Jen’s summary of a post about audiobooks that she found at Let the Wild Rumpus Start. If you know a reluctant  or struggling reader and are afraid to select books, pairing a book with an audio recording might make a perfect gift. The quote from a UK-commissioned study that concludes that 30 minutes of one-on-one lteracy time can help … Read more →

Reading Round-Up, 24 November

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It is nice to see that even with Thanksgiving just around the corner and the mad-dash to the holidays upon us, the world of reading, books, and literacy is still very busy. It has been another "bountiful" week for Jen and me as we gathered newsworthy, interesting, and fun items. The  news Round-up is here this week, but be sure to stop by Jen Robinson’s Book Page, too. Jen will have her Growing Bookworms newsletter, afternoon visits, and reviews. Check out the review of Tennyson, which Jen describes as "one of the best reads of the year." Events & New Places – Virtual and Otherwise Webinar: Libraries and the Bilingual Child, Monday, 8 December 2008 Webjunction is sponsoring this forum … Read more →