Summer reading for kids

Thinking about how kids really enjoy reading over the Summer and what is it about that particular time of year that kids really actively seek out books and other materials for pleasure and relaxation, just like adults do!!. Definitely having parents that will visit Libraries or book shops and get materials for themselves and also their children is a great thing.Don't discount charity shops as you can get good kids books donated and there are second hand book shops, garage sales and even ebay.

Public Libraries provide access to all sorts of materials for no cost as membership is usually free.I know a lot of parents that give their kids book vouchers as a gift and they can choose their own items. It is a bit daunting for people to choose a book for a young person if they don't know what they like. There are so many kids titles in bookshops and unless they specialise in kids and young adult books and you can ask someone, your eyes will glaze over. There are such great books that are being written for all age groups and the authors and publishers are acutely aware what an important market children and young adults are as well as how smart they are. Programs such as Premiers Reading Challenge, Summer Reading Program at Public Libraries and Children's Book Week are all avenues that parents, school libraries and public libraries work together to encourage and support a life long experience.
The popularity of graphic novels in the form of Manga and Anime continues as it's appeal extends to both young and adults, especially the reluctant readers who "don't read".
If you haven't got into graphic novels you can read Superman or Shakespeare (cool Shakespeare!).

Getting kids on the road to reading as early as possible is really important, a lot of it is access to material and mentoring. Reading can be one of life's great pleasures and it's great to see so many kids and young people making reading part of their leisure time in their holidays.