I came across this book last year while doing research for a class I was taking. It soon became one of my favorites. Jennie Nash goes through the ups and downs she experienced while trying to instill a love of reading in her children. Because reading is her passion, naturally, she desires her children to experience the magic of reading as well. It is filled with wonderful lessons that can be applied to other aspects of our lives aside from teaching our children to love reading. It contains countless book suggestions, and some fabulous quotes.
“When a book is good – think Harry Potter –it doesn’t matter if you’re a boy or a girl, a mom or a dad. We all want to lose ourselves in a good story; we all want to feel what it’s like, just for a little while, to get inside someone else’s head”
If you’re not “raising readers,” you might still enjoy this book. It is a quick read and Jennie’s writing style is enjoyable to read. You’ll definitely walk away with at least two or more books that you haven’t read, that you’d like to. If you’d rather read something else, finish “Annie Between the State,” I’d still love to discuss it; or pick something new to read and let us know how it was.
As stated in the comment by Jennie Nash, the book is out of print. However you can find it on Amazon.com if your library doesn't have it in stock.
How nice to come across this notice about my book. Raising a Reader is, unforunately, out of print, but it's lovely to know that people are still connecting to it. Thanks! And Cheers, Jennie Nash
ReplyDeleteso if its out of print how do we get it? sounds good her others sound good also.
ReplyDeleteYou should be able to find it at the library or online. I bought it online, and I've also found it at two different libraries.
ReplyDeleteI have a comment about Annie Between the States. I really liked it. Helped me to understand a little more about the Civil War. You know how Southana's are about their War History. I really liked it. Thnx Moll.Keep em coming
ReplyDeleteTwo things I loved from this book: pg. 60 - The Three Chapter Rule. You're not aloud to reject a book until you have read at least three chapters.
ReplyDeletepg. 7 - How to Get Caught Reading. This concept applies to anything you want your children to love or to remember about you. Let them catch you doing it!