Andee's Reviews > How to Raise a Reader
How to Raise a Reader
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Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC.
To me, How To Raise a Reader is common sense. After all, I'm a reader, I'm surrounded by readers, I have kids, and I'm a librarian. However, I know that doesn't apply to most people, and for them, this book would be beneficial.
Paul and Russo cover the ages when it comes to reading. I, too, believe the importance of reading words to the tiniest of infants. My go-to baby shower gifts are a selection of my favorite board books. I can see including this book with my future gift baskets.
What made me give this three stars is the specific audience to which the book is directed. This is for middle class, educated parents/guardians. My school demographic is low income and high English Language Learning. I would love a book to be written for the parents who aren't home at night because they each work multiple jobs to pay the rent. I'd love advice on the importance of reading for the parents who never became readers themselves. I'd love a bigger focus on library visits as most of our families cannot afford to buy luxuries like books. I don't feel How to Raise a Reader applies to this population.
I do appreciate the suggestions listed in the book. Of course, these will be come dated fairly quickly. Maybe a link to a website where continuous suggestions posted would be helpful.
To me, How To Raise a Reader is common sense. After all, I'm a reader, I'm surrounded by readers, I have kids, and I'm a librarian. However, I know that doesn't apply to most people, and for them, this book would be beneficial.
Paul and Russo cover the ages when it comes to reading. I, too, believe the importance of reading words to the tiniest of infants. My go-to baby shower gifts are a selection of my favorite board books. I can see including this book with my future gift baskets.
What made me give this three stars is the specific audience to which the book is directed. This is for middle class, educated parents/guardians. My school demographic is low income and high English Language Learning. I would love a book to be written for the parents who aren't home at night because they each work multiple jobs to pay the rent. I'd love advice on the importance of reading for the parents who never became readers themselves. I'd love a bigger focus on library visits as most of our families cannot afford to buy luxuries like books. I don't feel How to Raise a Reader applies to this population.
I do appreciate the suggestions listed in the book. Of course, these will be come dated fairly quickly. Maybe a link to a website where continuous suggestions posted would be helpful.
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