Guys Read
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Guys Read is a literary organization founded in 2001 by children's book author Jon Scieszka
to promote literacy in men and boys. Citing psychological
and biological
studies concerning the physical, mental, and emotional growth of adolescent males in comparison to their female counterparts, the intent of the organization is to promote books that boys like to read concerning subjects that interest them, as well as helping form their emotional growth and providing male literary role model
s. According to Scieszka, schools are "promoting such a narrow version of literacy that we're not including what a lot of boys like".
Scieszka and the organization released a compilation of essays from male authors in 2005, Guys Write for Guys Read
.
Jon Scieszka
Jon Scieszka was born September 8, 1954 in Flint, Michigan is an American author of children's literature, best known for his collaborations with illustrator Lane Smith. He is also a nationally recognized reading advocate, and in early 2008 was named the National Ambassador for Young People's...
to promote literacy in men and boys. Citing psychological
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
and biological
Biology
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines...
studies concerning the physical, mental, and emotional growth of adolescent males in comparison to their female counterparts, the intent of the organization is to promote books that boys like to read concerning subjects that interest them, as well as helping form their emotional growth and providing male literary role model
Role model
The term role model generally means any "person who serves as an example, whose behaviour is emulated by others".The term first appeared in Robert K. Merton's socialization research of medical students...
s. According to Scieszka, schools are "promoting such a narrow version of literacy that we're not including what a lot of boys like".
Scieszka and the organization released a compilation of essays from male authors in 2005, Guys Write for Guys Read
Guys Write for Guys Read
Guys Write for Guys Read is a compilation of essays for the Guys Read organization. Edited by children's book author Jon Scieszka, it features contributions from Lloyd Alexander, Christopher Paolini, James Howe, Mo Willems, Jack Gantos, Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, and other male children's and...
.