10 ways to get boys reading for enjoyment (not just for school)
To close the gender performance gap and enhance the performance of boys, we need to get boys reading for fun. Young people need strong reading skills to learn and demonstrate …
Books for boys
9 books I would give my little brother for Christmas
With Christmas coming, I thought it might be helpful to share some books I think would be good to give as gifts. Book Boy Junior is my nine-year-old brother, and …
What to do when your teen is into witchcraft
It can be a bit daunting to discover that your teen is into witchcraft. Visions of pagan dances or even, gulp, human sacrifices spring instantly to mind. Or maybe it’s, …
Books for reluctant readers: Review of The Fire Star by AL Tait
Harry Potter is surely feeling a little tired by now. He and his mates have been casting spells for longer than most middle schoolers have been alive. It’s time for …
Book review: The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
This book review of The Crossover is brought to you by Book Boy Jr (12). Title: The Crossover Author: Kwame Alexander Publisher: Houghton Mifflin About the book The Crossover by …
Book review: Holes by Louis Sachar
This book review of Holes by Louis Sachar is by my little brother Book Boy Jr (12). Title: Holes Author: Louis Sachar Publisher: Bloomsbury About the book Holes by Louis …