1. Reaching Reluctant Readers in the School Library Jami Jo Williams

2.  Can read  Chooses not to read  Struggling Readers vs. Reluctant Readers What is a reluctant reader?

3.  Dormant  Enjoys reading  Will not make time to read  Uncommitted  No positive regard for reading  See themselves becoming good readers  Unmotivated  No positive regard for reading  Negative feelings towards readers  Cannot see themselves becoming readers Types of Reluctant Readers

4.  The A+ Student  The Athlete  The Popular  The Outsider  The Average Joe/Jane  The ELL or ESL student  The incarcerated  The low level reader Other Reluctant Reader Classifications

5.  Many reasons  Non-reading role models at home  Busy, active students  Reading equals failure  Reading is boring when compared to the media of today  Self-Absorption (books have nothing for me or about me)  The constant pressure to be reading  Reading perceived as a solitary activity Why are reluctant readers reluctant?

6.  Many Ways to attempt to reach reluctant readers  Technology  Graphic Novels  Nonfiction  Programs  Connecting Reluctant Readers to Books Strategies

7.  Be Accepting/Nonjudgmental  Be Passionate  Be Honest  Remember--All reading is reading  Surround students with books that meet their interests  Discuss reading with students Tips

8.  Embrace technology  Computers  E-Books  Audio Books  The use of and information about technology Technology

9.  Dynamic mixture of text and art  Must comprehend both  Include the same literary components  Visual appeal  Can be used as a bridge Graphic Novels

10.  Interest-based  Nonlinear  Favorite of teens  Often visual  Often unpredictable  Difference between elementary and high school  Acceptable vs. not acceptable Nonfiction

11.  Connecting the right book to the right student at the right time  One good experience leads to another  Many Elements  Library Environment  Reader Advising  Selecting books Connecting Reluctant Readers to Books

12.  Library Specific  Many options  Book Clubs  Students, teachers, parents, community, etc.  Integrating Art and Literature  Booktalks  Fiction and nonfiction  Read-Alouds  Students of all ages Programs

13.  Consisted of 12 questions  IU6 Librarians  Elementary  High School  Asked:  What strategies are or are not used?  How are strategies applied?  Why strategies are or are not used? Survey

14.  Which of the following strategies to reach reluctant readers do you use in your library? Please check all that apply. __ E-Books__Projects/Assignments designed to inspire reading __Audio Books__Readers’ Advisories __Graphic Novels__The Use of Nonfiction __Programs__Read Alouds __Integrating art into literature__Reading Groups/Book Clubs  Which of the strategies to reach reluctant readers that you checked work most effectively for you? Survey Questions-Example

15.  12 responses  34% return rate  All 12 were full time librarians  Elementary-4  Middle-3  High School-4  Other-1  1 Librarian said that reluctant readers are a non-issue Survey Results

16. Survey Results-Continued StrategyNumber of librarians who use the strategy Percentage of Librarians who use the strategy E-Books216% Projects/Assignments758% Audio Books650% Readers’ Advisories216% Graphic Novels12100% The use of Nonfiction1083% Programs541% Read-Alouds541% Integrating art into literature 00% Reading Groups/Book Clubs 18%

17.  Do not use  Only one strategy was not used by anyone  Integrating Art into Literature Survey Results-Continued Reasons for not using a strategy Number of librarians Percentage of librarians Time333% Budget111% Both333% Other222%

18.  Librarians do work with reluctant readers  Strategies depend on school and students  Knowing your students is most important Conclusions

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