Scieszka, J. (2010). Guys Read. Retrieved from http://www.guysread.com/
The mission statement for this site is clear, "to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers" (Scieszka, 2010). This is a wonderful statement and the website in general is a comprehensive resource. With so much attention being given to the guys here, I hope the girls out there don't get jealous! On the home page, a book of the month is listed, with a cover shot and brief description, there are links to notable books such as the "New Book on the Pile," links to audio books, and resource links such as "Guys &Reading" which lists some of the perceptions and barriers guys have toward reading and profile of guys who do read and what they like to read. Finally, all the recommended books are sorted into eighteen INTERESTING categories, such as "Dragons," "Scary," "War," "At least one explosion," etc. Jon Scieszka is a renowned author, but pioneering this website might just be his most effective creation for helping proliferate a new generation of readers.
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