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November 16, 2007
Connecting boys to the library
Michael Sullivan, Connecting Boys with Books: What Libraries Can Do
All about making media center boy friendly and connecting to boys.
Male authors, sports and action stories, edgy comedy, non-traditional format.
"From Booklist
Statistics show that boys do not read as much as girls. Given the importance of reading in developing vocabulary, self-expression, and higher-level thinking skills, it is essential to get boys engaged with books. In this brief, highly readable treatise, author Sullivan outlines both the tenets of successful programming for boys in the tweens--ages 8 to 12--and methods that can be used to put theory into practice. Covering genres that appeal to boys, the power of reading-related games, sports-themed library programming, and a well-run chess program, this compendium of ideas and recommendations will help both school and public librarians reach their young male constituents. The combination of practical programming recommendations and philosophical and statistical background makes for potent advocacy. RBB
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- From Amazon
It is now on my wishlist ... heh
And the "You Wouldn't want to be..." series looks like a winner for my kids.
Fellowship of the Books ...
Choosing
groups. Older boys, dads and male faculty leading small groups of 4th
and 5th grade boys during lunch in the media center.
Pick a name
Conquer the books _ choose, check out, and read. Return in 2 weeks to eat, chat, argue
Finale: Ice cream sundaes, evaluation
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