His program Read, Kiddo, Read is geared at attracting readers at various age levels. He believes, as most of us do, that reading is critical and fundamental skill for success in school and life as well as a method of relaxation and enjoyment.
He encourages parents to keep their kids reading during the summer months, which is an important goal of mine, too. His website Read Kiddo Read offers a lot of wonderful books for kids and is broken down by tabs for Great Illustrated Books (for younger readers), Great Beginner Books (6 & Up), Great Page Turners (8 & up), and Great Advanced Books (10 & Up).
Patterson, however, hasn't really focused much on the slightly older reader, so this week, I am highlighting some young adult books by some wonderfully creative authors on a special YA Recommended Reads tab.
Why not click over there and check out this week's picks:
The Super Spies and the Pied Piper
by
Lisa Orchard
Late for the Ball
by
Heather Gray
Perfect Summer
by Karen King
And remember to Read, Kiddo, Read...no matter what your age is!
~ Stephanie
Great post Marti! All of these books look awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa. I wish you much success with your new Super Spies book. Those girls are modern day Nancy Drews. I sure enjoy their cases.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea James Patterson was involved in children's literacy - that's great! Thanks for sharing these books -- they all look great! (And I'm not just saying that because one of them is mine.) ;)
ReplyDeleteRead, Kiddo, Read sounds a great idea. Thanks for this post, Marti, and for featuring my book. Love all the book covers, especially THAT dress, Heather :)
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