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Journal Article
Reaching Reluctant Readers (aka Books for Boys)
2009
Overview
Teen author Laurie Halse Anderson says, \"Teens are not 'reluctant' readers; they are 'discriminating' readers.\" [...]the real problem is most boys (and yes I know I am stereotyping here) will not go searching for a book they will enjoy; they often don't believe they will find a book they like because they have bought into the propaganda that boys don't read, or they have been force-fed outdated classics for years and have long ago given up. [...]there is Andy, an actor who dreams of making it big; he is also the accidental catalyst for all three of the other boys as life changes quickly and dramatically. [...]Harmon's first novel is a gritty, true and realistic story that often is overlooked in our society. [...]Asher has written one of the most provocative debuts in teen literature, a novel that should be required for all teens.
