Magazines
6 Reasons Why Boys Like Magazines
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Magazines for Boys
There’s no better way to catch your child’s attention than by handing him a glossy magazine filled with things he’s interested in. Chances are, he’ll probably start reading said magazine. He might even (GASP) enjoy it!
Magazine subscriptions are relatively cheap (reason #1 Why Boys Like Magazines!)
Free Subscription to Boys' Life Magazine
In honor of my upcoming article that is getting published in Boys' Life magazine, I have decided to give away 2 free subscriptions to Boys' Life Magazine.
Why Boys' Life Magazine?
If you watch my video called 6 Reasons Why Boys Like Magazines, you will discover that magazines play a critical role in the literary lives of many boys. Boys' Life magazine has been getting boys to read for over 100 years. They deserve a contest in their honor.
Jon Scieszka's Article in Parade Magazine
Introduction:
Thanks, again, to my mother-in-Law, Joyce, I read this brief interview with world renown expert with boys and literacy, Jon Scieska (pronounced Sheska). Jon is the founder of Guys Read and a major inspiration in my involvement with boys and literacy. Be sure to read "Our Guys Read Project" which explains the Guys Read group I was invloved in.
Highlights of Interview:
Since this is such a short interview, there are only a few pieces to mention in this post. Jon Scieska says not to argue when a boy complains that reading is boring. He says to "...find a book that will spark his or her interest." When asked about computers, TV, and and other technologies,
Newspaper Article - "Reading is a Superpower Indeed"
Introduction:
Knowing about my passion for boys and literacy, my mother-in-law cut out this great article called "Reading is a Superpoer Indeed" by Bruce Cameron in the Rocky Mountain News. Thanks Joyce!
Summary of Article:
In his brief article, Bruce uses humor and witt to remind us all how important magazines are in the lives of boys. He discusses ways that magazines and comic books spark vocabulary - ways that many adults do not realize..
