'I hate reading!' is a statement that librarians and teachers frequently hear from young adults. In this book, the author addresses the issue of aliteracy - whe

Marilyn Reynolds has brought many disaffected, school-hostile, and wholly unmotivated students into the ranks of lifelong readers. In this concise, practical bo

Reaching Reluctant Young Readers features 150 middle-grade books. Each profiled title has the potential to hook the reluctant reader and lure them to read the e

More than simply a vital collection development tool, this book can help librarians help young adults grow into the kind of independent readers and thinkers who

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