How to Raise a Reader is a comprehensive guide that offers practical advice, inspiration, and curated reading lists to help parents instill a love of reading in children of all ages. The book covers different stages of reading development, from infancy through the teenage years, and addresses common anxieties and misconceptions about raising readers. The authors provide advice on choosing the right books, promoting a reading habit, creating a literate home environment, and supporting literacy skills. With its wealth of recommendations and resources, How to Raise a Reader is an indispensable tool for parents and caregivers seeking to develop a lifelong love of reading in children.
Chapter 1: The Early Years
In this chapter, the book discusses the importance of reading books for infants and young children. They offer tips on choosing appropriate books for this age group and offer tips on how to make reading a daily habit. The chapter also explores the benefits of reading stories aloud to young children and offers strategies for promoting language development and reading skills.
Chapter 2: From picture books to novels
This chapter focuses on the transition from picture books to chapter books and novels. The book discusses the stages of development in reading and provides recommendations for books appropriate for each age. They also provide guidance on how to keep children engaged in reading and share tips for fostering a love of reading at this critical time.
Chapter 3: Developing Lifelong Readers
In this chapter, the book explores the challenges and opportunities in developing readers during adolescence. They discuss the importance of providing a wide range of reading materials and encourage parents to allow their teens to explore their own literary interests. The chapter also provides guidance on how to encourage discussion and critical thinking in books and makes recommendations for books that can help teens deal with various life stages and issues.
Chapter 4: Creating a home that loves reading
This chapter focuses on the physical environment of reading and discusses how to create a home with a reading culture. The book offers tips on creating a family library, organizing books, and creating reading spaces. They also explore the role of technology and digital reading in a reading home and offer strategies for finding a balance between print and digital reading.
Chapter 5: Presents more popular and beloved books in the English language: according to subject and reading level.
In the final chapter, the book provides a comprehensive list of recommended books categorized by topic and reading level. They aim to help parents and caregivers find the right books for their children based on their interests and reading abilities. The book includes suggestions for classic and contemporary books, ensuring there is something relevant for every reader.
Book by Maria Russo and Pamela Pau
