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High School

With teens reading less for pleasure than ever before, it's a good idea to have some book-boosting strategies on hand. Proven ways to get teens to read include reading a lot yourself, keeping lots of books in the house, and setting aside specific times to read. Here are some other ideas to try:

• Consider a low-distraction ereader or ereading app. Teens might be more inclined to read if their books are portable. Just make sure the bells and whistles on the device are kept to a minimum.
• Accept short-form reading. Teens may not be reading full-length books as much but instead finding reading material in different formats. Maybe it's fan fiction from a favorite video game, Wikipedia pages about an interesting subject, or passionate opinion pieces on their favorite blogs.
• Help them connect. It's possible that they just haven't found the right book. Look for characters kids can really relate to -- for example, true-life subjects -- or anything that mirrors what they're going through in their lives.

Source

Video: Power of Reading from a Reluctant Teenager

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