Kids often fall into one of two camps: those who love to read and those who do not. For many children, reading is a great escape, an imaginative journey through both their own minds and the ideas of the author. For those who do not enjoy sitting down with a good book, reading may be construed as “boring” because they are not interested in the story or may need help with their comprehension. Regardless of whether kids love to read or need a little help getting into the habit, Neil Druker is dedicated to helping them find their reading groove (and their favorite section in the library).
Why Is Reading So Important?
Though many people may tend to let kids who do not want to read do their own thing, Neil Druker and countless other advocates of the activity understand how important it is for children to develop great comprehension skills, exercise their imaginations, and expand their vocabularies. Being able to quickly understand the message in a publication is important not just to becoming a well-informed citizen, but to being able to work quickly and effectively adapt to new situations in a future workplace.
How Does Neil Druker Get Kids Involved?
For many children, reading is boring because they have yet to find an author or topic that inspires them. Neil Druker is committed to helping the kids he mentors find the kinds of books that they love. Since he began working with children, he has helped them read non-fiction, fiction, and even textbooks that they were intrigued by!
But the key to getting children to enjoy reading does not lie squarely on the shoulders of a book’s subject matter. Neil Druker understands that the author’s writing style and tone contribute greatly to whether or not kids can identify with their stories. To get the children that he mentors involved, and to better understand the style of writing that they like and the stories that they enjoy, he often reads along with them. Not only does this help him direct children to books they will love, it allows him to discuss the stories with the kids and help them to develop the ability to develop their analysis skills.