Reaching Reluctant Readers

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Thursday, June 23, 2016 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM EDT

There are few triumphs greater than placing the right book in the hands of any reader, but that is especially true for children who rarely, if ever, read for their own pleasure.  The key is learning how to connect with these non-readers and mastering subtle techniques for matching kids with books that will inspire them to want to read.

  • Debbie Buck, Vintage Books (Vancouver, WA)
  • Molly Olivo, Barstons Child's Play (McLean, VA)
  • Claire Gatrell-Stephens, library media specialist for Orange County Public School District (Orlando, FL)
  • Margaret Brennan Neville, The King's English Bookshop (Salt Lake City, UT) (Moderator)
     

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