Reluctant/Struggling Readers

Reluctant & Struggling Readers

Lazy Reader’s Bookclub

  • This is where you go when you want to read quality books that don't take years to finish.
  • Their mission is to increase interest in reading by providing cool, short book recommendations for all ages.


Hi-Lo Booklists from About.com

  • If you have kids or teens who are reluctant readers because they read below grade level and can’t find books they can read that interest them, try some of these hi/lo books.
  • The books are at the reader's interest level (“hi” stands for “high interest”) but written at a lower reading level (“lo” stands for “low readability”) to encourage reading.
  • Kids and teens reading below grade level are more apt to want to read a book if it is not only at their reading level but also at their interest level.


ALA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Young-Adult Readers

  • Booklists going back 10 years!


Resources for Reluctant Readers

  • Strategies that parents can use to motivate their children to read.


Scholastic’s All About Reading

  • Articles for parents on how to help their struggling/reluctant-reader children, plus booklists.