Javascript is either disabled or not supported by this browser. This page may not appear properly. Take Time for Reading Reading to young children is fun and easy. Getting older children to read can be a challenge. Research shows that many children, especially boys, lose interest in books around the 4th grade.
Research also shows that reading for pleasure outside the classroom can sharpen reading skills.
It's also a reminder for parents and other adults that encouraging kids of all ages to read outside the classroom is one of the most important things they can do to help young people succeed in school and throughout their lives. Talk about the books with your teenager. Visit the library or bookstore with your teen. Be a role model. Let your kids see you reading for pleasure.