Authors James Patterson and Rick Riordan Discuss How to Get Kids Reading
In the video titled "Inspiring Reluctant Readers" on the New York Times website, best-selling authors James Patterson and Rick Riordan talk about the challenge of encouraging children, particularly boys, to love reading. Click here to watch the video.
Parents and guardians, for more tips on developing life-long readers and fostering a love of reading and writing in your home, check out the NCBLA'S "Parent and Guardian Handbook."
And look for other great resources on ReadingRockets.org, such as "Hooking Struggling Readers: Using Books They Can and Want to Read," and on Jon Scieszka's website: Jon Scieszka Worldwide.
