On her Great Kids Books blog, Emerson Librarian Mary Ann Scheuer shares her advice on how to help make reading a favorite summer pastime. She writes, “As summer approaches, kids get excited about freedom from the routines and structures of school. But parents often worry how they will encourage their children to keep reading. Kids have put a lot of effort into developing their reading abilities throughout the school year–what’s going to happen to all those hard-earned skills over the summer?”
“Parents and children know that it’s important for children to develop strong reading skills–the question I hear so many parents asking is, “How can I get my child to enjoy reading more?” They’re absolutely right. Enjoying reading is key–we want our kids to get lost in books, totally absorbed in whatever they’re reading. ”
