Hints and tips to encourage a love of reading
- Any reading is reading – whether it’s blogs, comics, newspapers, magazines etc
- Set an example by letting them see you read
- Don’t make them finish a book they aren’t enjoying –there’s lots more to choose from
- Don’t criticise what they read—if they come home with a ‘comic book’ or a so-called ‘easy reader’ that’s reading and should be encouraged
- Read some books written for teens—this can give you an insight into the concerns and pressures felt by today’s teenagers.
- Focus on what they love – some teens prefer non-fiction i.e. sports or cars and some love fiction but only want stories about certain topics
- Think about different types of books: non-fiction, graphic novels, comics etc
- Use technology—eBooks, audio books, online magazines (free at shetland-library.gov )
Useful websites/blogs etc
www.booktrust.org.uk/books/bookfinder/
(Specialist publisher of books for young people with dyslexia)
Top 5 YouTube book vloggers:
Epic Reads
Little Book Owl
Benjamin of Thomes
Tiny Reads
Tessa Netting
Also Available:
We have a good selection of books on parenting teenagers and mental health issues among others. If you would like to borrow any, please speak to your child’s Pupil Support teacher or request online at www.shetland-library.gov.uk.
