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Social functions: When you read a print book in public you can show everyone what you’re reading without having to tweet about it. Stealth factor: easier to hide behind a book than an e-reader. The senses: New or old print books have that heavenly book scent. Even a scrawny paperback has a lovely odor. There’s…
Read MorePopularity: Looking cool with your digital device. Instant Access: You can get your books immediately. Lighten your load: You can carry 1000’s of books around with you. Especially good when bored. Identity: You can make it yours. You can personalize the look of the page: e.g. sepia mode, Georgia font. Subterfuge: Nobody will know what…
Read MoreMy 12-year-old nephew said he “wouldn’t be caught dead” reading Middle Grade (MG) books, because they’re “for little kids.” He said, “My friends and I only like Young Adult (YA) adventure, fantasy, or science fiction, like Hunger Games, which we read years ago.” He laughed when I asked him if it gave him nightmares. What’s…
Read MoreCommunities across the country have challenged, banned or attempted to ban popular books for kids and teens. A challenge is not just a person expressing a point of view, but it is an attempt to remove books from a curriculum or library. Due to the vigilance of librarians, teachers, parents, students and concerned citizens, most…
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