Thursday, May 24, 2012

FAQ: How do I get my kids to choose nonfiction for pleasure reading?

I’ve heard several arguments for why children should be reading more nonfiction, most of them concerning improving school performance and raising academic test scores. While these are admirable goals, it makes reading nonfiction sound akin to eating vegetables.  My biggest reason for why kids should read nonfiction is: there are some engaging, interesting nonfiction books… Read more »