The Long and Short of CliffsNotes
Most of us have been cornered by friends and family who insist on telling an old story that seems to go on […]
Tag: Reading
LGBTQ and You: It’s Time to Read Different Books
Gender stereotyping and gender related bullying are growing concerns in our schools. Gender confusion and transgender identification are real challenges for children […]
The Top Six Lists of the Best Books That You and Your Students Need to Read as Soon as Possible
This year as I looked over the books that I have read in the past year and I tried to figure out […]
Stepping through the Door: What Makes Books Easy for Kids to Fall Into?
by Andrew Blok and Bill Boerman-Cornell “These are the paired wonders of reading: the world-creating power of books, and the reader’s effortless […]
So Little Time for So Many Books: Or Hey Jan, Don’t Quit Your Day Job
For this column, we are going to take a break from the Bedlam gang and hear some books that columnist Jan Kaarsvlam […]
The Top Ten Books for Adolescents and Young Adults That You Need to Read Right Now
10. Zusak, Markus. The Book Thief. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2005. If you haven’t read it yet, do so now. Actually, that […]
In Defense of Reading
Every now and then I run into someone who, upon finding out that I am a literacy researcher, patiently explains to me […]
Confessions of a Poor Reader
For most, reading is a pleasurable skill that is acquired almost imperceptibly. I’ve heard it’s like waking up one morning suddenly knowing […]
Reading Suggestions for Teachers and Their Students
In keeping with the theme of this month’s issue, John Walcott asked the panel members to recommend some of their favorite books […]
Top Ten Books for This Summer to Remind You What Rocks About Reading
1. Fleischman, Paul. Whirligig. New York: Macmillan, 1998. My friend Kim has recently returned to the joy of reading. This one is especially […]