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Reading Resources & Help for Ages 11-13

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Are Comic Books the Answer? If your son won't read, consider comic books! Learn why.
Build a Culture of Reading Keep your kids reading with our great book lists, book-related articles, and activities.
Pre-teen Bookshelf

Learn which books are best for your 11-13 year old.

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Reading Together

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Common Core Standards for Reading & Writing: What Parents Need to Know
by Rachel Stack
What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how will they affect your children?
Enhancing Comprehension: Reading Skills in Middle School
Encourage progress in your ever more sophisticated and independent reader.
Reading Across the Curriculum
by Sarah Hutter
Your child can expect the demands of reading and writing to increase in all subject areas during the middle school years.
Scholastic 2012 Kids and Family Reading Report
by Maggie McGuire
The Kids & Family Reading Report is a national survey sharing the views of both kids and parents on reading.

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Three Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
Try these strategies to help your reader improve her reading during the summer and beyond.
If Your Boy Won't Read
Chill out and get down with what he loves, starting with the comics.

Book Selection TipsSee all

Choosing Books for a Middle Schooler
Tempt your preteen with a range of reading materials.
Find Age-Appropriate Books for Advanced Readers
Some books for kids can be inappropriate. Find out what to do when your advanced reader makes a questionable selection.
Choosing Children's Books for a Reluctant Reader
Inspire a love for reading with children's books that will interest your child and suit his skills.
Reading Lists: Choosing Books for Your Advanced Reader
Reading lists: Expand the literary horizons of your book-lover with great reading lists.

Reading TogetherSee all

Break the Communication Logjam
Try books as a way to stay close to a budding teenager.
Get Your Child to Have Fun Reading
Show your kid that books can be a blast with these fun reading ideas. Get your reluctant reader to start to read books for pleasure.

Challenges & DisabilitiesSee all

Why Johnny Can't and Won't Read
Find out why your son struggles with reading and what to do about it.

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Spark Your Tween's Interest in Reading
Try these strategies to keep your busy pre-teen turning the pages.
Flashlight Readers' Parent Guide
Flashlight Readers, an online club for kids who love books, provides your child with opportunities to share books and reinforce reading skills.
17 Ways to Keep Your Middle Schooler Turning the Pages
Amidst the flurry of friends, homework, and hormones, your pre-teen may not feel like reading. Tips for keeping her interest and skills on track.

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