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Are We Losing Our Tween and Teen Readers?

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Are We Losing Our Tween and Teen Readers? According to the NEA, the percentage of 17-year-olds who read nothing for pleasure has doubled over a 20-year period. Let that sink in for a minute. Interestingly, the percentage of 9-year-olds who read almost every day for pleasure has stayed pretty steady at around 54%. So somewhere between “I LOVE books!” and “Do I have to read this?” something happens. Something terrible. School. Yes, School. I'm calling you out. But don't worry, parents. I'm calling you out, too. Fair is fair. So, What Is the Problem? Honestly, I think part of the problem is that we're asking books to compete in a pretty unfair fight. Think about what kids have available to them today. YouTube has moving pictures, music, sound effects, dramatic voices, explosions, funny animals, people doing ridiculous things, and an algorithm whose entire job is to say, “Oh, you liked that? Here are 47 more!” Video games have stunning graphics, instant rewards, challenge...
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Why Students Won't Read and Changing Student Attitudes

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In this video, teachers share honest insights from real classrooms about declining reading habits, short attention spans, and changing student attitudes. If you're a teacher, parent, or educator, this compilation will help you understand the reading crisis—and what might be causing it. Discover a summer of mystery, suspense, courage—and secrets.   Who kidnaps a prize cow? Emily thought spending the summer on the farm would mean boring chores, wild chickens, and counting the days until she could go home. Then Daisy, the prize cow, disappears. Lost—or taken? As Emily starts asking questions, she discovers that Daisy's disappearance may be connected to something more. A cryptic clue appears. A shadowy stranger emerges. And a desperate race through dark woods pushes Emily farther than she ever imagined. Along the way, Emily must face loss, unexpected feelings, and a growing threat that could cost her everything. Because Daisy's disappearance isn't the end of the mystery. It...
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Who Kidnaps a Cow? A Mystery Thriller

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Discover a summer of mystery, suspense, courage—and secrets. Who kidnaps a prize cow? Emily thought spending the summer on the farm would mean boring chores, wild chickens, and counting the days until she could go home. Then Daisy, the prize cow, disappears. Lost—or taken? As Emily starts asking questions, she discovers that Daisy's disappearance may be connected to something more. A cryptic clue appears. A shadowy stranger emerges. And a desperate race through dark woods pushes Emily farther than she ever imagined. Along the way, Emily must face loss, unexpected feelings, and a growing threat that could cost her everything. Because Daisy's disappearance isn't the end of the mystery. It's the beginning. Read the first 10 chapters FREE. If you enjoy, follow Emily in: Book 2: Secrets of Whisper Pine: Behind Hidden Doors.
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