Have you noticed the gender differences of our library patrons?
Why don't we see very many guys reading at McMath?
Barry MacDonald a local educator and Registered Clinical Counsellor has written a book addressing these issues: Boy Smarts: mentoring boys for success at school, Mentoring Press, 2005. www.MentoringBoys.com
He suggests getting boys hooked on reading through humor.
Once a reader has finished (and thoroughly enjoyed) the entire Captain Underpants series, where can he go to find more hilarious stories?
Roald Dahl provides silly characters and wacky events in his stories (available in the paperbacks under DAH).
Stories of men and boys at war seem to catch the boys' attention as well.
Check out our 'Guy reads' display at the Rotunda counter to learn more and to even try something new!
Why don't we see very many guys reading at McMath?
Barry MacDonald a local educator and Registered Clinical Counsellor has written a book addressing these issues: Boy Smarts: mentoring boys for success at school, Mentoring Press, 2005.
www.MentoringBoys.com
He suggests getting boys hooked on reading through humor.
Once a reader has finished (and thoroughly enjoyed) the entire Captain Underpants series, where can he go to find more hilarious stories?
Roald Dahl provides silly characters and wacky events in his stories (available in the paperbacks under DAH).
Stories of men and boys at war seem to catch the boys' attention as well.
Check out our 'Guy reads' display at the Rotunda counter to learn more and to even try something new!