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Building Reading Confidence in Adolescents
The authors present a unique framework of research-based strategies for building reading self-efficacy by focusing on four important concepts: confidence, independence, metacognition, and stamina.
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Motivating Pre-Teen Girls to Read
Can you suggest some books for a pre-teen girl who hates to read? She doesn't read as fast as her classmates, so she prefers not to read at all. More »
The MashUp: A Blog About Books for Teens 
May 08, 2008
This is an exciting times for sports fans--the NBA and NHL playoffs. MLS soccer, Major League Baseball, golf, tennis, and NASCAR. Here are some books to engage teens who love sports.
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