“When teens find a novel they like, they often want to read something else by the same author. So—the librarian who recommends Mr. Griffin is working to create a consistent reader.”
Yes! I don’t have teenagers but I’ve learned (not the easy-breezy way; the trial and lots of error way) the magic combo of series + leaning hard into what my 10-year-old wants to read is what keeps her going back - and back - to the library.
We started with graphic novels and more recently the Stuart Gibbs’s Funjungle series has had the primetime spot.
Another big library excitement around here was that each of my kids recently got their own library cards. This was a good reminder that even though (as my 7 year old says), “we are living in the future now, when more things have been invented,” rites of passage are still a thing if we let them be. It felt like a big moment for each of them. They are proud of their cards and ability to check books out “by themselves.”
A bit off topic, but.... If you've not read City of Thieves--seek it out! Such a great book!
I will!
“When teens find a novel they like, they often want to read something else by the same author. So—the librarian who recommends Mr. Griffin is working to create a consistent reader.”
Yes! I don’t have teenagers but I’ve learned (not the easy-breezy way; the trial and lots of error way) the magic combo of series + leaning hard into what my 10-year-old wants to read is what keeps her going back - and back - to the library.
We started with graphic novels and more recently the Stuart Gibbs’s Funjungle series has had the primetime spot.
Another big library excitement around here was that each of my kids recently got their own library cards. This was a good reminder that even though (as my 7 year old says), “we are living in the future now, when more things have been invented,” rites of passage are still a thing if we let them be. It felt like a big moment for each of them. They are proud of their cards and ability to check books out “by themselves.”
I love the rite of passage/library card! That is a big moment. And yay to leaning into what the 10 year old wants to read! Good for you!