tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post5346953225953568939..comments2024-02-19T00:31:41.443-06:00Comments on Books in the Spotlight: Journey from a Reluctant Reader to an Avid ReaderRummanah Aasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-11771730988454965902011-10-13T18:15:03.331-05:002011-10-13T18:15:03.331-05:00This is fabulous! Another thing that I think is he...This is fabulous! Another thing that I think is helpful to remember is that a book doesn't have to be fiction. I think a lot of kids - boys especially - prefer non-fiction. Not everything has to be a novel to be a good book.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-36575553427593263342011-09-11T13:29:34.734-05:002011-09-11T13:29:34.734-05:00In addition to doing all this, after seeing the re...In addition to doing all this, after seeing the results of students SRI Inventory results Friday, I see that as classes come to the Media Center for books, instead of just talking about what students like to read, we're going to have to talk about what they can read. I plan to show them how to find books by reading level in the catalog as well as showing them how to find reading levels on the books themselves. It's not easy to talk about reading ability with a group of students visiting the Media Center, but I think many of them will appreciate that someone knows what their problem is and wants to help them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-87970138193053838402011-09-08T10:16:34.614-05:002011-09-08T10:16:34.614-05:00I LOVE this post! I want to print it out and give ...I LOVE this post! I want to print it out and give it to every teacher, librarian, and parent I know. You are so spot on. <br /><br />I cringe every time I see someone try to force a child to read a book when it is so clear that is the <i>wrong</i> book for that particular child. <br /><br />One of my library girls doesn't like fantasy and her father is constantly trying to push the Harry Potter series on her. Now, I adore the HP series, but for a reader who doesn't like fantasy and magic, those books just won't appeal to them (she read the first book and it was like pulling teeth). <br /><br />I gave her The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall instead and she <i>loved</i> it. This is the biggest lesson I wish more adults would remember: When you're recommending books, it doesn't matter what YOU like, it matters what THEY like.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-79109070090509709482011-09-07T19:52:08.999-05:002011-09-07T19:52:08.999-05:00Nic: I had the same reaction to paranormal too. I ...Nic: I had the same reaction to paranormal too. I never thought it was for me until I tried it and now I can't get enough!<br /><br />Max: My family are very strong readers and it was so frustrating for them to see me <i>not</i>. It took them a while to understand what was my hang up.<br /><br />Jessie: Thank you. I hope they will find this post useful. :)Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-11209217738455563792011-09-07T14:14:42.082-05:002011-09-07T14:14:42.082-05:00After reading other peoples comments I wonder what...After reading other peoples comments I wonder what more I could add. Keeping it simple I'll just say, gr-r-reat post! I'll send this to some parents I know.Jessie B Tysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675477612867279656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-36922232524655899692011-09-07T08:37:45.115-05:002011-09-07T08:37:45.115-05:00I was one of those boys who grew up hating to read...I was one of those boys who grew up hating to read, even though my dad was the author of over 70 books. Today I write the kinds of adventures & mysteries that I would have enjoyed as a kid. <br /><br />Video - Guys, Read a Book http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100#p/u/3/BgzkiTCeTEU<br />Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com<br />My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100#p/umaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602676696397151703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-13888775859598692332011-09-07T04:51:50.619-05:002011-09-07T04:51:50.619-05:00Brillant post. I completely agree with your post!...Brillant post. I completely agree with your post!<br /><br />For me I think finding the right book by exploring different genres really what turned me into an avid reader. I just use to read maybe every few months and it was chick lit. I would have never thought of paranormal was going to be for until I try it a few years ago. Since then I have been addicted to books :)Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-63049451880804713862011-09-06T10:22:14.168-05:002011-09-06T10:22:14.168-05:00Jenny: Thank you! This means so much coming from y...Jenny: Thank you! This means so much coming from you. I had the same reaction when people find out that I read "comics" or YA. Many people fail to realize how personal reading can be.<br /><br />Missie: Thank you! I hope they read this and find it helpful. :) I'm really starting to hate the term "required reading". Though I understand it's important to analyze and find the deeper meaning to the literature, it's hard to turn that off and just enjoy the ride. Like you, I also need reassurance that's okay to NOT like everything I read.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-65715854897361246322011-09-06T09:25:54.689-05:002011-09-06T09:25:54.689-05:00Seriously, Rummanah, this post is made of WIN, and...Seriously, Rummanah, this post is made of WIN, and I hope a lot of people who feel like reluctant readers, read it! Very helpful tips and insight. I can't tell you how many times I've felt much the same about books I was forced to read in a genre that didn't interest me. It really does have an effect on your reading habits. <br /><br />Thank you so much for this wonderful post. Sometimes I need that reassurance that it's okay that I didn't like a book everyone else was crazy about. :)Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-41414944908374381532011-09-06T09:16:38.807-05:002011-09-06T09:16:38.807-05:00Wow, what an awesome post Rummanah! I especially a...Wow, what an awesome post Rummanah! I especially agree with #5 about it being okay to not love books other people like and vice versa. When I first started reading YA and romance novels I got a lot of looks that told me I was too old for YA and then the looks that said "why on earth do you read romance novels" and it took me a little while to feel comfortable with my choices. Now, even within those two genres, it's fun for me to read differing opinions and find out why some people loved a book I didn't or why I loved one book and someone else gave it a 2:) It makes things interesting!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com