Books for young and reluctant readers
Recommended Children Books:
Spider Sense Spider Man: Sandman Strikes by Jeanine Le Ny/Illustrated by Andie Tong
So you thought little ones from toddler age to Pre-K had to wait to enjoy comic books. Twenty First Century style authors are bringing the famous Marvel comics to picture books. Enjoy many famous Marvel characters in the picture books section of your local library.
Recommended Children Books:
Little Chicken Big Day by Katie Davis and Jerry Davis
This is a cute colorful picture book that helps with dramatic role playing for your Pre-K or early toddlers. Great for when they are out with their parents, little ones can recall this fun book regarding listening and following directions.
Spider Sense Spider Man: Sandman Strikes by Jeanine Le Ny/Illustrated by Andie Tong
So you thought little ones from toddler age to Pre-K had to wait to enjoy comic books. Twenty First Century style authors are bringing the famous Marvel comics to picture books. Enjoy many famous Marvel characters in the picture books section of your local library.
Books for that Reluctant Reader:
Lockdown by Walter Dean Myers
Reese is a rebellious teenager who finds himself doing hard time in the Juvenile Correctional Facility. On the street, he is tough, hard, a bully type of teen. While incarcerated, Reese learns a very hard lesson from a person he least expects.
Basic Anatomy for the Manga Artist: Everything you need to start drawing authentic manga characters by Christopher Hart
So you like to draw? Not sure where to start? This is an awesome book that explains, in details, how to draw those exciting manga characters. Dragon Ball Z, Voltron, Last Airbender, just to name a few, can come to life thru YOUR hands. Most Reluctant readers have an affinity toward the arts. This book will sure to hold their attention while providing an elevation of self esteem.
Tracy Allen is the children’s librarian at the Eastman Branch of Cleveland Public Library and provides programming that advocate for children and teenage readers.










