Post by maudefindlay on Mar 3, 2023 9:47:56 GMT -5
Graphic novels let my DD with dyslexia read book series her friends were reading non graphic and let her feel she was doing what they were doing. Such a confidence booster. She is in 4th grade now and was reevaluated because staff feel she no longer qualifies for services/has met goals. We find out for sure next month.
My daughter is almost 13. I don't restrict, but I have on one occasion read a book at the same time as her so we could discuss it (I'm blanking on the name). It was just a really heavy book that dealt a lot with teen un-aliving.
But everything else, its up to her. She loves to read and I'm not getting in the way of that.
DD1 recently read a graphic novel that included a plot line about eating disorders. DD2 wanted me to read her the same book, and I distracted her and selected something else. That's the first time I've restricted anything, and I will read it to her, but I wasn't up for all the explaining and discussion at bedtime on a random school night. I made a point of discussing it with DD1 the following weekend.
Before I had children, I assumed I would read all the books and watch all the movies/shows before or while they consumed them. In reality, that is laughable to me. DD1 is such an avid reader, she often reads a book or more per day (several on weekends!), and I sometimes don't even know what she's reading. I assist her in checking books out of the public library, but she reads a ton from her classroom and school library, too. We do discuss her books a lot, but I'm sure there are some she reads and never mentions. I'm ok with it. When DD2 is able to read on her own, it'll be the same for her.
Post by wesleycrusher on Mar 3, 2023 11:52:07 GMT -5
I bought 10 yo DS the book 100 Animals That Can F*cking End You for Christmas because I knew it was a way to get him to read- both the subject and the book title. It worked- he read it and loved it.
Aw I get the limiting graphic novels because they are read very quickly but I am positive my daughter wouldn't be the reader she is today without them. They were all she would read in 2nd/3rd grade and she still enjoys them as comfort books. When we do book purges they are always the ones that stay.
Oh for sure. I more mean, when we go to the bookstore (we have one right down the street), and I give my kids a budget. I'll say something like, "you may buy two books, but one has to be NOT a graphic novel." Even when I say that though, the used book shelf is a treasure trove and I don't limit anything from there. It's not uncommon for us to walk home with one new chapter book and five used graphic novels.
Also, for anyone with older kids who are reluctant readers -- this book (and its sequel) is very popular in my house. I love it, as does my 12 year old DS.
And if you don't already follow him on SM, I highly recommend James Fell!
Aw I get the limiting graphic novels because they are read very quickly but I am positive my daughter wouldn't be the reader she is today without them. They were all she would read in 2nd/3rd grade and she still enjoys them as comfort books. When we do book purges they are always the ones that stay.
Oh for sure. I more mean, when we go to the bookstore (we have one right down the street), and I give my kids a budget. I'll say something like, "you may buy two books, but one has to be NOT a graphic novel." Even when I say that though, the used book shelf is a treasure trove and I don't limit anything from there. It's not uncommon for us to walk home with one new chapter book and five used graphic novels.
Yeah. For all my "limits" on graphic novels, we still own about 100, including half of everything Dav Pilkey ever wrote. But with the library, they have access to many more.
I just ask that 1 in 10 books they read are some sort of challenge (by topic, language level, or not a graphic novel, etc.). And by "challenge" I mean at grade level for my 3rd grader who can read 5th grade books but prefers "emerging reader" stuff.
Oh for sure. I more mean, when we go to the bookstore (we have one right down the street), and I give my kids a budget. I'll say something like, "you may buy two books, but one has to be NOT a graphic novel." Even when I say that though, the used book shelf is a treasure trove and I don't limit anything from there. It's not uncommon for us to walk home with one new chapter book and five used graphic novels.
Yeah. For all my "limits" on graphic novels, we still own about 100, including half of everything Dav Pilkey ever wrote. But with the library, they have access to many more.
I just ask that 1 in 10 books they read are some sort of challenge (by topic, language level, or not a graphic novel, etc.). And by "challenge" I mean at grade level for my 3rd grader who can read 5th grade books but prefers "emerging reader" stuff.
Do you think it’s the topic or the ease they like if the emerging reader books?
Yeah. For all my "limits" on graphic novels, we still own about 100, including half of everything Dav Pilkey ever wrote. But with the library, they have access to many more.
I just ask that 1 in 10 books they read are some sort of challenge (by topic, language level, or not a graphic novel, etc.). And by "challenge" I mean at grade level for my 3rd grader who can read 5th grade books but prefers "emerging reader" stuff.
Do you think it’s the topic or the ease they like if the emerging reader books?
I think it's a mix - they like silly things, they are young for their age, and they like the comfort of grabbing something like Baloney and Friends knowing it won't be emotionally challenging.
The books they like best also tend to de-emphasize gender and gender norms (who knows how that jellyfish and narwhal identify?). Books aimed at middle grade kids usually only do that as a deliberate choice. (Many silly ones can lean into a certain "rambunctious boys" narrative). I grab every book with a non-binary character I can find, but it is slimmer pickings.
Also, for anyone with older kids who are reluctant readers -- this book (and its sequel) is very popular in my house. I love it, as does my 12 year old DS.
And if you don't already follow him on SM, I highly recommend James Fell!
I just ordered this for my son! He will love this.
meanie , oh man Christopher Pike. I had kind of forgotten about him, but I read everything he wrote.
I still have mine. I handed DD Remember Me a few months ago. She handed it right back and said no thank you. Rude.
This unlocked a memory for me- I can picture the book covers so clearly! I know that I read some Christopher Pike books because my older sister had them, but I can't for the life of me remember what any other them were about.
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Also, for anyone with older kids who are reluctant readers -- this book (and its sequel) is very popular in my house. I love it, as does my 12 year old DS.
And if you don't already follow him on SM, I highly recommend James Fell!
I just ordered this for my son! He will love this.
Post by sunshineandpinot on Mar 5, 2023 16:55:56 GMT -5
I am really not a fan of restricting any books, however, my 14 YO came home from the public library with “revenge of the sluts” and “vegan virgin valentine.” They are in a pile in my dining room as we speak, I’m returning them tomorrow.
She also said that one girl had all of the Colleen Hoover books and all the girls are just passing them around at school but not bringing him home so their parents don’t know.
She claims she hasn’t read them. I don’t believe her for a minute. :/
I have to say I’m so surprised that adolescents want to read Colleen Hoover! Is she the Gen Z (Gen Alpha?) VC Andrews?
Don’t underestimate how TikTok can make something very popular.
Oh I know, just surprised that the TT world of that age is drawn to that particular author. I’ll assume some kids grabbed their mom’s copy and spread the word, it just isn’t what I’d have expected!
I was raised on Danielle Steele and I turned out great lol.
No I do not. In Iowa our legislature is flirting with different levels of book bans and I think it is utterly ridiculous. Also considering what our kids have access to on the internet, fearing a book seems misplaced. Like I would love if my kid learned about sex from a book rather then what is at their finger tips right now. Man take me back to having to imagine it all in your mind lol.