Literacy achievement is one of the most reliable indicators of educational, social, and economic success. In 2012, the National Year of Reading, boys still make up the majority of students struggling with literacy skills. Boys’ literacy is an issue that affects us all. This paper provides an overview of research related to boys and reading, and suggests a number of strategies for libraries to engage boys in reading.
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