One of the main reasons some kids, especially young boys, drop out of recreational reading is a lack of good content. In recent years, there has been a major push to supply young girls with lots of new books. Young boys' books haven't fared so well, especially amongst the major publishers. As bookstore owners and operators since 1979 and book reviewers since 2002, my wife and I have been fortunate to find some wonderful books published by small, independent presses that answer this need for good content.
Across the board, whether they be picture books, chapter books, midgrade books, or young adult books, there are many with themes and professional quality to capture and hold the attention of young, wandering minds. From time to time, I will share reviews and suggestions on this blog in an attempt to make parents and grandparents aware of what excellent resources are out there.
What are your needs?
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