To be a boy, to be a reader

engaging teen and preteen boys in active literacy

Pages: 239
Published: 2010
Language: English

Synopsis

This book explores the significant challenge of engaging boys in reading, particularly in the United States where disinterest in traditional literacy texts is prevalent. The second edition focuses on practical strategies to connect boys with books, emphasizing positive male archetypes like the Pilgrim, Patriarch, King, Healer, Prophet, and Lover to foster a love for reading.