Edutopia – Julia Torres
“Many young people, when asked when the last time was that they enjoyed a book, will recall circle or read-aloud time in elementary school, bedtime stories read by parents when they were young, or falling in love with a favorite series, such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Captain Underpants. Elementary-aged readers often take great pride in moving from reading picture books to reading chapter books and series.” (more)