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[quote=Anonymous]My 8th grade boy took a while to find his reading niche because everyone assumes that all kids like sci-fi or dystopian stuff. Even the YA books are pretty bland compared to what we read in 8th grade back in the day (Clan of the Cavebear or Go Ask Alice, anyone?). Eventually a few more in-tune teachers suggested books that hit him more (like Kitchen Confidential) and he started to read more nonfiction related to his interests. Then he discovered some fiction genres better suited to him. We have always had certain screen-free times and places (meals, bedroom) and I think that also kept him reading for a few years prior to now even though he would just reread Diary of a Wimpy Kid most days. Modeling is also important. I recently started reading a lot more myself and he will often come sit next to me to read with me. [/quote]
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