Teens Choosing to Read - Fostering Social, Emotional, and Intellectual Growth Through Books

"Follow the amazing transformation of adolescents who went from reluctant to enthusiastic readers, reporting that reading not only helped them manage their stress but also helped them negotiate happier, more meaningful lives. Includes research on what students should and should not read and the consequences of censoring books that interest them"--

About the author

Gay Ivey is the William E. Moran Distinguished Professor in Literacy at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and a past president of the Literacy Research Association. Peter Johnston is professor emeritus of literacy teaching and learning at the University at Albany.

Summary

In a sea of troubling reporting about education, teaching, reading, and the wellbeing of teens, Ivey and Johnston bring some good news that shows what happens when we stop underestimating young people. This accessible book offers an engaging account of a 4-year study of adolescents who went from reluctant to enthusiastic readers.

Product details

• Authors: Gay Ivey, Peter Johnston
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.11.2023
• EAN: 9780807768693
• ISBN: 978-0-8077-6869-3
• No. of pages: 208
• Weight: 272 g
• Series: Language and Literacy; Language and Literacy Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics