The Long and Short of CliffsNotes

Most of us have been cornered by friends and family who insist […]

LGBTQ and You: It’s Time to Read Different Books

Gender stereotyping and gender related bullying are growing concerns in our schools. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In Defense of Reading

Every now and then I run into someone who, upon finding out […]

Confessions of a Poor Reader

For most, reading is a pleasurable skill that is acquired almost imperceptibly. […]

Reading Suggestions for Teachers and Their Students

In keeping with the theme of this month’s issue, John Walcott asked […]

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 […]