1. New report: What kids are reading? And why it matters.
This is a pretty lengthy report but is worth the skim. Included is commentary by Andrew Clements, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, and Rodman Philbrick as well as lists of the books kids in grades 1–12 are reading most. Also included: lots of info supporting the need to support student reading, like this cool graphic that links time spent reading to overall student growth.
- From Mindshift: What motivates a student's interest in reading and writing?
- School Library Monthly: Are schools killing reading?
- More Mindshift: How teachers can motivate students at any age.
- Tips for any age: How to get kids to read independently.
3. The new Georgia Peachteen Books have been announced!
A box of books arrived today! Borrow the titles from us (and come get your bookmark!) or, if purchasing your own, we suggest Amazon and using the library's link.