Raising a Reader: A Mother's Tale of Desperation and Delight Book

Passing along a passion for reading, like so many things we do as parents, happens somewhere in the push and pull of digging in and letting go, day in and day out, both because of and in spite of our efforts. During the years in which her children were learning to read, Jennie Nash's desire for them to succeed sometimes strayed into desperation, her hope often morphed into obsession and instead of helping, her resolve got in the way. As we discover in the pages of this warm and witty book, the magic moments came in their own sweet time and through the grace needed to see each child as a unique individual. Each chapter of Raising a Reader ends with personal, practical tips that spring directly from the narrative. A com-prehensive appendix describes the books mentioned in the text, offering insight and inspiration for parents, teachers, and librarians.Read More