Monthly Archives: March 2013

‘Novel’ Films from Books for Kids

This blog post comes courtesy of an aggravating wait at a local discount store. Can’t there be a separate line for the six people in front of me who have been persuaded to join the frequent shoppers club? I guess … Continue reading

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Non-Readers: Are their numbers increasing?

I have the opportunity to work with 10-14 year-old boys and girls every week. Some are a part of a mentoring program I have been involved with for 15 years. Others I see in my counseling/coaching sessions with kids. The … Continue reading

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Favorite Male Protagonists for Middle Readers

My Criteria: The male protagonist has not reached his 13th birthday and their story must have been written in the past 20 years. These male protagonists also are memorable long after the initial book hits the market. Here they are … Continue reading

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