Connecting Boys (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780838908495)

Pre-adolescent boys are nearly invisible in libraries. With ever-increasing electronic amusements, how can books and the library compete for their attention? It can be done, according to librarian and educator Michael Sullivan. In Connecting Boys with Books, he provides the tools that librarians, school library media specialists, and educators need to overcome cultural and developmental challenges, stereotyping, and lack of role models that essentially program boys out of the library. Attracting boys to library programs in the tween years will go a long way in maintaining their interest in books and reading over a lifetime, creating good habits from a young age. Based on his experiences with boys in both educational and library settings, Sullivan's practical and proven programming builds on the unique developmental needs and interests of boys in this middle stage. Certain stories, types of characters, action, humor, and mischief are sure to appeal. Here are the guidelines for connecting with boys by: Finding and promoting male readers as role models; Using the power of chess, games, and other challenging (and competitive) activities; Encouraging physical responses to books in a w

Author: Michael Sullivan
ISBN-10: 0838908497
ISBN-13: 9780838908495
Publisher: American Library Association
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2003
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.08w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
Kliatt 09/01/2003 pg. 38
School Library Journal 11/01/2003 pg. 175
Library Journal 09/15/2003 pg. 98
Booklist 12/01/2003 pg. 698
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2004 pg. 301