How poetry can help kids turn a fear of literature into love
Literature can be daunting for some young people, so how can we create a culture of avid readers? Poetry can be a non-threatening alternative introduction for fledgling bibliophiles, giving...
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WOODRUFF: As we've just been hearing, a good movie can really grab your attention. This weekend, throngs of kids and adults will see the new "Star Wars" take. While Hollywood has figured out how to get boys to watch movies, the formula is trickier for getting boys to read, especially among those who have already expressed frustration and boredom with books. Tonight, author Jason Reynolds, whose newest young adult novel is called "Long Way Down," shares his opinion on how poetry can dazzle reluctant readers. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) JASON REYNOLDS, AUTHOR, "LONG WAY DOWN": If you were to tell me that you were afraid of dogs, I wouldn't then return to you with a pack of pit bulls. I wouldn't invite you out to a quiet evening...
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WOODRUFF: As we've just been hearing, a good movie can really grab your attention. This weekend, throngs of kids and adults will see the new "Star Wars" take. While Hollywood has figured out how to get boys to watch movies, the formula is trickier for getting boys to read, especially among those who have already expressed frustration and boredom with books. Tonight, author Jason Reynolds, whose newest young adult novel is called "Long Way Down," shares his opinion on how poetry can dazzle reluctant readers. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) JASON REYNOLDS, AUTHOR, "LONG WAY DOWN": If you were to tell me that you were afraid of dogs, I wouldn't then return to you with a pack of pit bulls. I wouldn't invite you out to a quiet evening...
