In our store

Building Reading Confidence in Adolescents

The authors present a unique framework of research-based strategies for building reading self-efficacy by focusing on four important concepts: confidence, independence, metacognition, and stamina.

Books & Authors

All the material presented in this section is here to help you find great books to engage the reluctant adolescent readers in your life.

Our author interviews introduce you to the people behind award-winning young adult literature; our guided discussions feature story synopses and questions to help stimulate readers' thinking; and our themed booklists offer help in finding books that suit both teens' interests and reading abilities.

Check back often — we'll add a new author interview and several new guided discussions and booklists each month.

Guided discussions

Beyond a booklist, our guided discussions offer plot synopses, discussion questions, and related titles for further reading.

Biographies

Environmental Science

History

Language Arts

Performing Arts

Social Studies

Sign up for our free newsletter

Subscribe to Word Up!, our monthly e-newsletter.

Funders

AdLit.org is funded by the Ann B. and Thomas L. Friedman Family Foundation and Carnegie Corporation of New York. The statements and views expressed are solely the responsibility of the author(s).

Ask the Experts

Motivating Pre-Teen Girls to Read

Can you suggest some books for a pre-teen girl who hates to read? She doesn't read as fast as her classmates, so she prefers not to read at all. More »

The MashUp: A Blog About Books for Teens The MashUp Blog RSS

May 12, 2008

89 years ago a a group of people with a vested interest in children's books came together to create the very first "Children's Book Week", More »


One of Our Sister Sites

Colorín Colorado

Colorín Colorado

A bilingual website for families and educators of English language learners.