Read All About It!: Great Read-Aloud Stories, Poems, and Newspaper Pieces for Preteens and Teens

by Jim Trelease (Editor)

A treasury of fifty sensational read-aloud pieces for young adults. From Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass to Maniac Magee , sci-fi to op-ed, “Casey at the Bat” to a moving true story about the reunion of two Holocaust survivors, this wonderfully diverse collection of excerpts from newspapers, magazines, and books has been created by Jim Trelease especially to turn young people on to the many pleasures of reading. Here are thought-provoking columns from Mike Royko and Pete Hamill; excerpts from classics like To Kill a Mockingbird and “Rikki-tikki-tavi”; autobiographical sketches by Maya Angelou, Moss Hart, and others, highlighting the importance of reading in their lives; and much more. With selections representing many different cultures, genres, writing styles, and interests, Read All About It! is a wonderful introduction to the riches of literature and to a lifetime of reading.

Genres: Short Stories, Anthologies, Parenting, Young Adult

512 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1993

About the author

A graduate of the University of Massachusetts ('63) and native of New Jersey (Orange, Union and North Plainfield), Jim Trelease was for 20 years an award-winning artist and journalist before turning his career toward education in 1979 when he wrote the first edition of The Read-Aloud Handbook.

Now the grandfather of three boys and two girls, he resides with his wife Susan in Enfield, Connecticut.

from http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/bi...

Reviews

[Janette Grimshaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found several stories in this book I want to have my classes read at school!

[Troy Fanton]

3 Copies

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

love the whole concept about this book. Makes you feel good that you do read to your kids but also makes you feel like you could always do more. Last year our school did an "only read" night twice a month, where kids are suppose to read with their family. It was so great! we saw a huge interest the kids had on this time where mom and dad could read aloud to them. Huge success, I am hoping they continue it this year or I may have to show them this book;)

[jacky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am hoping to do more reading out loud to my students this year because last year's kids seemed to really like it. So, I bought this on a whim.

I read the five stories called "Chilling Tales." I only really liked the one by Ray Bradbury. It was part of Dandelion Wine, so I'm not interested in reading that.

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was a bit sad that there were a lot of excerpts. Was thinking that this would contain a variety of short stories and poems, but that's not exactly the case : ( Some gems inside it, but would have gone with another compilation had I not presumed what I had...

[Jessica Camara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for short reads in classrooms - short stories, etc.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be a boon when teaching my fifth grade students.

[Mr. Wojahn · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Allison Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource!