Archive for 2010
e-books and kids
September 30, 2010
Children between the ages of 6-17 spend less time reading for fun and more time going online and using their phones for fun, but a majority of them are interested in reading an e-book and a third say they would read more books for fun if they had access to e-books, according to a study […]
Boys and reading
September 27, 2010
A recent article in the WSJ “How to Raise Boys Who Read” http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704271804575405511702112290.html highlights some of the issues at stake when it comes to boys and reading. The Center on Education Policy reports that substantially more boys than girls score below the proficiency level on the annual National Assessment of Educational Progress reading test. Why […]
Banned Book Week: Celebrate the Freedom To Read~September 25-October 2, 2010
September 25, 2010
Some things never change…the Puritans brought censorship to America with Boston being the center in the early 20th century. Censorship, as a subject, makes for a great conversation —most people have strong opinions on the subject. There is a part of me that enjoys seeing some of my favorite books on the list of challenged […]
Diane shares strategies to help kids learn a love for reading. Cleveland, Ohio
September 24, 2010
With school underway, help your kids learn a love for reading.Come hear children’s literature specialist speak about her award winning book, Reading Together: Everything You Need To Know to Raise A Child Who Loves to Read. Read more>>
Coming to a theater near you…“Waiting for Superman”
September 22, 2010
To say there is a movement stirring in this country around education is to state the obvious. The latest story revolves around those communities that are going to receive Race to the Top federal funding. Let me draw attention to several “players” in this arena that add texture to the issues as I highlight “ […]
