Titles for Reluctant and Struggling Readers
How do you encourage your reluctant or struggling readers to read more and improve their reading skills? Give them books that:
- Feature high-interest topics
- Contain frequent, text-related illustrations
- Have low page counts
- Contain glossaries
- Are from publishers who specialize in High/Low reading materials
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Bluford Series
Set in contemporary, urban America, this highly relevant fiction series deals with real issues faced by students in today's world and African-American characters that handle challenges in a positive way. Action-packed and true-to-life, these books are sure to engage readers time and time again! |
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Carter High Chronicles
Carter High's student body is one of a diverse group of teens from a variety of backgrounds. Each book in this series features a character involved in a typical high school dilemma. Topics include romance, sports, friendships, exams, work, and family. |
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Choices
These high-interest novels feature characters in situations encountered by real-life teens every day. The student body of Dawson High study hard, date, root for the home team, hold down part-time jobs, succeed and fail, just like most American teenagers. Characters are faced with tough choices - and must decide and react based on their principles. However, choices are complicated and learning to do the right thing is almost never easy. |
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DC Super Heroes
It's the newest, coolest offering from Stone Arch Books - DC Super Hero chapter books, featuring the world's greatest superheroes. Superman, the Man of Steel, defeats aliens and super villains, and rescues Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen. Batman, the Dark Knight, prowls the shadowy streets of Gotham City with his partner, Robin the Boy Wonder, putting fear into the hearts of the bad guys. These new stories, with original art by DC illustrators, will captivate young readers and give them glowing examples of bravery, loyalty, and true heroism. |
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Graphic Forensic Science
From early forensic mystery programs like Quincy ME to today's incredibly popular CSI franchise, we're fascinated by the science of investigating and solving crime. This engrossing series captures the thrills and intrigue of forensic science through the popular and accessible graphic novel format. Each of these exciting books presents three real-life cases that highlight a given specialty. Readers will walk in the shoes of some crime-solving professionals including pathologists, forensic anthropologists, and profilers. Additional content includes historical and scientific background on the featured discipline, as well as gripping photographs and detailed annotated diagrams. |
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Graphic Shakespeare
The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels. These adaptations with the original Shakespearean dialog will capture the attention of reluctant readers, make great supplements to traditional sources, and help readers imagine the action like never before. Includes Shakespeare biography and brief history of the play. |
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Hi-Lo Urban Literature
This grouping of books has been prepared by the professional collection development staff at Perma-Bound, and is a terrific sampling of Hi-Lo titles targeted for the students in the 7-12 interest level range. |
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Illustrated Classics
This series features classic tales retold with attractive color illustrations. Introduce well-known literature to reluctant readers and motivate struggling readers with these books! |
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Rock Band
The guitar. The drums. The roaring rock power chords. Who hasn't dreamed of someday starting their own rock band? This series of books, written by frontman Scott Witmer of the indie group Light Sweet Crude, gives readers all the tools they need to start a successful band. From choosing the right instruments and recording equipment, to songwriting and marketing, these books are a treasure-trove of insider knowledge. Also covered are proven strategies for finding gigs to play, getting along with bandmates, and how to put on a show audiences will never forget. |
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SideStreets
SideStreets are exciting, high-interest novels with topics teens want to read about, written expressly for teens reading below grade level. |
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Solve it with Science
Taking a scientific approach to true crime, this series examines how forensic evidence clinched real cases. Readers learn how advances in science, technology, and investigations are changing the routines of police and detective work. From career advice to how science solves real cases, these books offer a compelling high-interest opportunity for real science learning. - Smart Apple Media © 2010 |
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Think Green
We know it can be overwhelming to go green. This series is designed to inform and help students make better decisions. Each title methodically explains the tough problems faced on our small planet and offers simple solutions that can make a tremendous impact. Often confusing and technical vocabulary is clearly defined. Colorful photographs and interesting sidebars create multiple access points for struggling readers. |
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YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers: Fiction
Created by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), this grouping of fiction titles is represents some the best new books for reluctant and struggling readers. |
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YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers: Nonfiction
Created by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), this grouping of nonfiction titles is represents some the best new books for reluctant and struggling readers. |
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You Write It!
This series of books gives children and teens the tools they need to turn their creativity into readable, cohesive stories. Written by award-winning author and screenwriter John Hamilton, You Write It! lays out for kids the format, organization, and development of a variety of fiction genres: mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror, graphic novels, and screenplays. Novice writers of all ages will find these books a detailed yet easy-to-follow guide for turning thoughts and ideas into readable written works. |