How to Keep Kids Reading This Summer

Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor Want to know the top secret trick to getting your kids to read this summer?  There isn’t one! All it takes to encourage them to pick up a book while school’s out is to know how to choose the right books, make reading fun, and lead by example. The Ultimate Summer Reading Lists for Kids and Teens These carefully curated summer reading lists have something for every kind of young reader — from elementary school students to recent high school graduates — and even those who are a little more reluctant than others. 10 Funny Books for Middle School Boys 10 Modern Fairy Tales Teen Girls Will Love 10 Quick Books Perfect for a Reluctant Reader 10 Tips to Raise Children Who Love to Read You don’t need a big budget (or the use of bribery) to create a reading-friendly home. Start with these easy tips for raising a life-long reader instead. How to Read Aloud to Your Children Try a Family Reading Challenge This Summer The Books You Should Be Reading This Summer We said we need to lead by example, right? Browse these best books for beach bums and our favorite new releases from June for some inspiration. If your kids see you with a book, chances are they will pick one up, too. Related Searches Book Club Books Children 'S Books Audio Books Non Fiction Books Reading Books Featured Articles The Best New Books Coming This July Our Favorite High School Summer Reading Picks 10 Contemporary Authors You Should Be Reading How Is 'New Adult' Different from 'Young Adult?' 3 Short Stories About the War in Iraq Review: 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com