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insightful and thought-provoking book. A must-read for librarians,
teachers, parents, and anyone working with educating young boys.
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Booklist, May 15, 2009
Sullivan
makes a clear case for his belief that what boys like to read and what we
think of as "good literature" are not the same thing. His
premise is that if we are to close the reading gap between boys and girls,
the female-dominated professions of teaching and librarianship need to
embrace boy's literature, boy-friendly formats, and programming. This
second volume builds upon the work Sullivan has done since the first
volume was published in 2003. He states that while a lot has changed in
five years—"people are not only willing to talk about boys and
reading, they are eager to do so"—ultimately all this recognition
must translate into action. He describes a successful "Literary
Lunch" program he implemented. Other programs are included, along
with ideas on how to expose boys to story, promote reading to them, and
create a culture of literacy in order for them to succeed. The author
gives a clear definition throughout the book of the differences between
boys and girls and how to apply this knowledge to closing the reading gap.
A must-read for all librarians and media specialists.
—Renee
McGrath, Nassau Library System, Uniondale, NY. School
Library Journal, June 1, 2009
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"We've
all read articles and studies lamenting the loss of boys in the library,
and this book is a practical look at ways to try and change that."
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Saleena L. Davidson, School Library Journal
"In
this brief, highly readable treatise, author Sullivan outlines both the
tenets of successful programming for boys in the tweens--ages 8 to 12--and
methods that can be used to put theory into practice. Covering genres that
appeal to boys, the power of reading-related games, sports-themed library
programming, and a well-run chess program, this compendium of ideas and
recommendations will help both school and public librarians reach their
young male constituents. The combination of practical programming
recommendations and philosophical and statistical background makes for
potent advocacy."
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RBB, Booklist
"This
is an important book that forces us to examine how we inadvertently
discriminate against boys through our failure to understand their needs
and natures. And if our professional ethics aren't enough to compel us to
serve them better, consider this: boys will turn into men who pay taxes
voluntarily only to support institutions they get value from."
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Marylaine Block, Ex Libris: an E-Zine for Librarians and Other Information
Junkies.
http://marylaine.com/exlibris/
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2004.
"From
playing chess to swathing the walls in butcher paper to give boys
a physical space to respond to books, Sullivan's
practical ideas and developmentally astute insights show librarian and
teacher colleagues how to make vitally needed connections
with this underserved population."
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Adolescence
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"If
you work in a public library in any capacity, you need to understand how
vital effective children's services are building your present and future
clientele. Read this book. And remember, the author is Michael Sullivan.
Which means you'll even enjoy doing so."
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Marylaine Block, Ex Libris: an E-Zine for Librarians and Other Information
Junkies.
http://marylaine.com/exlibris/
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2004.
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