Reading for Pleasure (The Open University)’s Post

Authors, editors, and booksellers discuss how to make reading fun again for middle grade readers. How are you building and maintaining a literary life in your school?

Thanks to Heather Battaly for this critical review essay on my book, Honesty: The Philosophy and Psychology of a Neglected Virtue. No surprise, she raises a lot of good points! https://lnkd.in/edzKdXWy

Academic publishing tip 41: Take a break – make use of the magic of elapsed time, your thoughts will regain creativity

E-books have revolutionized the way we access information and study materials. Here are some of the best e-books for academic success:

In Part 1 of our Book Week series on reading, Noella Mackenzie and Dr Martina Tassone discuss how the complexity of the reading act has led to multiple disciplines investigating or researching reading using different theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches. https://loom.ly/CV0MVb0

Blending classics with young adult books can open doors to engaging discussions, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for literature. 📚 https://hubs.ly/Q02vP13H0 #Education #StudentSuccess #TeacherTips

At Benchmark Education Company, we appreciate your efforts all year round. To show our gratitude, we are delighted to provide you with an extended excerpt of our bestseller, 'Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners,' edited by Nancy Young, Ed.D., and Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D.! Access your excerpt now→ https://hubs.ly/Q02wf3HN0 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TeacherAppreciationDay #literacy #literacymatters #scienceofreading #structuredliteracy

It's that time of year again! Every year Renaissance Learning publishes the What Kids Are Reading report. This report stands as the world's largest annual study of K‒12 reading habits, and this year’s edition offers unique insights into students' reading preferences, encompassing both digital and print formats. For those like me who are lovers of large data sets AND literature the findings really strike home. My favorite take away this year? The efficacy of book series and graphic novels in sustaining student interest and fostering reading skills. So often I encounter the sentiment that graphic novels "aren't enough" when in reality they can be significant literary works that give students an access point for complex ideas and approaches. Take a peak at the 2024 edition of What Kids Are Reading to review the most-read print and digital books at each grade level, along with specific titles to engage reluctant readers, authentic Spanish titles, popular book series, and more! https://lnkd.in/gHMJvm-i

I had an editor try to sell me a subscription to a scholarly journal. Here is my response IMHO. If you are trying to sell journals to librarians here are my rankings for consideration: 1) Content- Will it fit the research and curricular needs? 2) Access- Where is it indexed? 3) Price- Can we afford it? 4) Associations- Are faculty members part of the editorial team? 5) Publisher- Are they library friendly? 6) Authors- Will my faculty publish in it?

This was more than a year ago, but it is still a great privilege to have contributed to this. "Filling a major gap in the research on writing center theory, first-year writing pedagogy, and higher education academic support resources, this book provides narrative evidence of students' own experiences with learning assistance discourse communities." Routledge.com