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This was posted on the IASL list serve. It has lots of useful links. Randi Subject: [IASL-LINK] Reading Interests of Boys The following material was circulated in Manitoba by Margaret Stimson, listerserv manager. If you would like to follow up on any item, please go to the website directly. If you would like to subscribe, contact Margaret or see the notes below. There seems to be a lot of interest in the reading habits of boys. The following links go to resources that have something to do with that topic. Me Read? No Way! A Practical Guide to Improving Boy's Reading Skills <http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/meread/meread.pdf>http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/meread/meread.pdf Download this 60 page document from Ontario Education for lots of practical suggestions based on 13 Strategies for Success. Boys and Girls Differ in Their Reading Habits <http://www.teacherlibrarian.com/tlmag/v_30/v_30_3_feature.html>http://www.teacherlibrarian.com/tlmag/v_30/v_30_3_feature.html Teacher Librarian magazine article Guys Read <http://www.guysread.com/>http://www.guysread.com/ Site by Jon Scieszka who wanted to help boys "find stuff they like to read". The site is edgy and should definitely appeal to boys. The downloadable posters and bookmarks might get them there as much as he searchable guides to good story choices. Tips to Encourage Reading: ALA Teen Read site <http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/tipsenc/tipsencourage.htm>http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/tipsenc/tipsencourage.htm The Reader's Bill of Rights can be found at this web page. You'll also find book lists and tips to encourage reading. If Your Boy Won't Read <http://www.scholastic.com/familymatters/read/gr6_8/boys.htm>http://www.scholastic.com/familymatters/read/gr6_8/boys.htm You'll find many good suggestions and lists at this site from Scholastic Official Roald Dahl Web <http://www.roalddahl.com/>http://www.roalddahl.com/ Lots of fun things for Middle Years students to see and do at Roald Dahl's site. Who wouldn't want to read his books after playing at this site? Users have to register. Adults are NOT allowed according to ne cartoon sign that is waved back and forth on one of the pages. Roald Dahl died (1990) before the Internet developed as it is. We can only imagine he'd be pleased with his official web site. Teens at Random Author's web sites <http://www.randomhouse.com/teens/websites.html>http://www.randomhouse.com/teens/websites.html <http://www.randomhouse.com/teens/websites.html> Cheers, Marg Stimson Library Co-ordinator Pembina Trails School Division Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada _______________________________________________ Schlib mailing list Schlib@merlin.mb.ca <http://merlin.mb.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/schlib>http://merlin.mb.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/schlib Randi Louise Hermans BCTLA Vice President Teacher-librarian Evans Elementary K-6 Chilliwack, B.C., Canada rhermans@shaw.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------