Raising Passionate Readers: 5 Easy Steps to Success in School and Life

by Nancy Newman

A practical parent-friendly handbook filled with easy-to-do, effective, science-based tips and strategies that can be used in the course of normal everyday routines to boost language skills and instill an enduring love of reading in infants, toddlers, and new readers. Based on cutting-edge scientific research combined with insights author Nancy Newman gained as a teacher and a parent, Raising Passionate Readers sheds light on important underlying ideas and explains how to have fun with children in ways that enhance their ability to listen, talk, read, and write. Newman’s upbeat approach, wise advice, and pragmatic suggestions can be adapted to a wide range of personalities, schedules, and settings. LEARN• Why raising enthusiastic readers is easier than most people realize • Which popular myths about time, technology, and teachers to ignore• How infant/toddler communication skills affect IQ and emotional growth• When early matters (and doesn’t matter) in the reading process• Which “secrets” turn new, struggling, and reluctant readers into avid readers • How to help all children get the most out of technology  Raising Passionate Readers will inform, inspire and empower parents, grandparents, educators, librarians, learning specialists, pediatricians, and anyone else interested in helping children become lifelong readers.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

222 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2014

Reviews

[Amanda Sevall · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a lot of great info in this book and I appreciated the structure of the book. It had clear, actionable steps backed by research and with relatable scenarios of how to interact with my child to take those steps. It gave me lots to think about and, while I might do everything suggested by the author, it definitely gave us some new tools to help our son learn to read and learn to love reading as well. Would definitely recommend this book to other parents!

[Kerryn Lawson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was recommended this book by a person presenting at a work conference. As a library employee, with two teenagers of my own, it was interesting and did echo my own approach when my children were younger so it was interesting to read it with my librarian hat on. Some portions of the book were quite relevant and gave me ideas that I could bring into my job and others not so much so.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t rate this book highly because I’ve heard these pieces of advice before. As a teacher, my perspective to read and learn from this text was different than that of a parent. I agree with the advice in chapters 3 and 4 about supporting readers at home, but much of the rest of the text was not relevant to me in the classroom.

[Sampath · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read. Some brilliant ideas - nice collection of tips.

[Yi · Rating 3 out of 5]

The ideas/instructions are nothing new.

[Erica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some helpful and creative ideas but overall not super new information and seems at times too harsh and judgmental toward parents unable to provide at-home literacy support.

[Joel Ruiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book.

The book offers simple and practical advice for parents wanting to help their child learn to read. There are many examples of simple ways to engage a child in learning to read and the majority are very easy to initiate. I now talk to my infant daughter while we drive in the car so she can hear more words from me. I love hearing her pronunciation improve!

[Pamela Sloss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given a copy of the book as a Goodreads giveaway and asked to write an honest review.

I absolutely love this book. It has some very practical strategies for encouraging children to love reading. It provides ideas that will help in the practice of making reading enjoyable rather than a task.

[Daniel Palevski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly simple, straight-foward read with great insights on how to make learning to read fun and effective for your child. This book is relevant for parents with newborns to five years old.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good place to start. Basic reminders.

[Yelena Silverman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every parent should read this book, the earlier the better.