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When selecting books for the Quick Picks list, the judges consider: [1] Physical appearance (e.g., the cover, print style, format, and artwork/illustrations) Writing style; For fiction novels, judges consider whether the book has: [1] High interest "hook" in first 10 pages; Well-defined characters; Sufficient plot to sustain interest
This list of the most commonly challenged books in the United States refers to books sought to be removed or otherwise restricted from public access, typically from a library or a school curriculum. This list is primarily based on U.S. data gathered by the American Library Association 's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), which gathers data ...
Her book, I Won’t Read and You Can’t Make Me: Reaching Reluctant Teen Readers [6] is a compilation of practical strategies and techniques developed over decades of teaching low level readers. Her most recent book is a collection of personal essays, Over 70 and I Don't Mean MPH: Reflections on the Gift of Longevity. [7]
The Bluford Series is called "a revelation" and credited in a June 2020 article in Education Week for playing a key role in encouraging reluctant readers to read and finish their first book. The Bully , a novel in the Bluford Series, is cited by educator/scholar Gerald Dessus for sparking a lifelong interest in reading and teaching.
The best nonfiction books of the year tackle undeniably difficult topics. Many are personal stories about surviving the unthinkable. Salman Rushdie describes the violent attack that nearly killed ...
Cabot has been the recipient of numerous book awards, including the New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age, the American Library Association Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, the Tennessee Volunteer State TASL Book Award, [3] the Book Sense Pick, the Evergreen Young Adult Book Award, [4] the IRA/CBC Young Adult Choice, [5] and many others.
The School Library Journal commented "the vocabulary is simple, the premise interesting, and the plot compelling, making this book one for reluctant readers." [1] However, Publishers Weekly described this book as "a tame offering."
Debra S. Dadey (born May 18, 1959) [1] is an American writer and co-writer of 162 books, [2] including 74 total Bailey School Kids books co-written with Marcia Jones. [1] These comprise 51 [3] in the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series, 9 [4] Bailey School Kids Jr. Chapter Books, and 14 [5] Bailey School Kids - Special Editions.