There is a publishing company that has worked to address the needs of the older, struggling reader. They publish high interest books with an easier reading level. These are books with topics that will appeal to the Young Adult audience, but the text is larger and spaced a little wider. The books are a little shorter so that the task of reading isn't overwhelming. One series in Crushing by Jude Warne. This series carries all the typical teenage angst and love triangles. These are teens dealing with real life and learning lessons in the process. So, if you know someone who struggles with reading and wants to read something that they can relate to, you might recommend some of these books.
I was recently reflecting on my different roles as a librarian and the patrons that I serve. I realized that I have two types of patrons and their needs are different. I have patrons who love to read and they will devour books faster than I can purchase. They are big library users because they love to read. Then, I have those who would say they hate to read. I've never really believed that. I think what they mean is that they struggle with reading and so they haven't found the book that has given them the reason to want to read. It's this group that I'm writing for today.
There is a publishing company that has worked to address the needs of the older, struggling reader. They publish high interest books with an easier reading level. These are books with topics that will appeal to the Young Adult audience, but the text is larger and spaced a little wider. The books are a little shorter so that the task of reading isn't overwhelming. One series in Crushing by Jude Warne. This series carries all the typical teenage angst and love triangles. These are teens dealing with real life and learning lessons in the process. So, if you know someone who struggles with reading and wants to read something that they can relate to, you might recommend some of these books.
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AuthorHi! I'm Sonya, the Young Adult Librarian at Algona Public Library. I'll be sharing about YA books - old and new. Archives
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