Op-Ed Columnist – The Boys Have Fallen Behind – NYTimes.com.
What does it take to introduce young boys to the joy of reading?
- Accessibility to great and interesting books
- Proximity to adults who model reading for learning and pleasure
- Reasonable boundaries around technology and screen-time
- Schools and teacher who assign writing and reading projects
- Dinner dialogue that includes conversation about books
- Balance with outdoor exercise and adventure
- Positive affirmation for creative impulses
