After I sent last week’s email (about the benefits of reading aloud to teens), I received a wonderful reply from Connie T.

She gave me permission to share it.
 

“I read to my grandson most every evening until he was in 10th grade! He struggled with anxiety and ADHD. School (and life) was rough for him! While he had a great group of supportive friends and teachers, reading to him just relaxed him. We read lots of classic books …  I always hid this from others — I got accused of indulging him, but I am so glad that I read to him for as long as I did!”

I’m so glad she did, too.

Happy reading,

Jeff, Bob, and Claire …

… who believe that reading with kids can change the world for the better.

PS. If you’d like suggestions for books to read aloud to an older kid, see our recommendations.

Davey Dobbs is NOT supposed to have thoughts of his own 

Our new story (“Davey Dobbs SHOULD NOT”) continues this week.

“Davey Dobbs SHOULD NOT” is about a boy who, for the first time in his life, starts doing things he’s not supposed to, like start stegosaur stampedes and explore space. It would all be a great adventure if he wasn’t being chased by soccer coaches, violin teachers, and math tutors, all of whom are busy telling him that whatever he’s doing, he SHOULD NOT be doing it.

Part 1: The trouble started with a butterfly.
Part 2: Davey Dobbs isn’t used to having thoughts of his own.

To be continued next week …

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