As much as we wish they would read fine literature, children are often more attracted to comic books or other pop culture publications. Teachers advise letting children explore their own literary tastes for their personal reading, and saving the more challenging books for times when parents read aloud to the youngsters. Summer reading should be pure pleasure. Set a good example by reading yourself and talking to the family about what you've read. Visit the public library often.
Most libraries sponsor summer reading clubs with easy goals for pre-school and elementary students.
Read the same novel as your teenagers and discuss it with them. This helps build thoughtful, insightful readers. Take delight in the spoken word. Read to your children and encourage them to read aloud to you. When they do, be an avid listener.